Category: Front Page — TD
Transportation-oriented posts to appear on the front page of the main site and in news feeds.
AFL-CIO TTD, industry encourage full funding of RRB
The AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department coalition, of which the SMART-MD and SMART-TD are part, sent the following letter to Congress in conjunction with rail industry representatives on May 21.
SMART-TD improves railroad safety one statehouse at a time
Ever wonder how your calls and letters make a difference? We pull back the curtain on our recent legislative win in Colorado to reveal the slow but steady progress that comes from our collective efforts.
SMART-TD supports workers in Boeing lockout
The SMART Transportation Division supports the efforts of unionized firefighters in Washington in their labor dispute with Boeing.
Second and final TD NTS overflow room block now available
A second and final overflow room block for the SMART-TD National Training Seminar in July has been acquired.
SMART-TD’s Colorado Legislative Board succeeds again
SMART-TD succeeded yet again in their fight for the Colorado Rail Safety Act, a comprehensive rail safety package that will provide protection for our members in the Mile High State.
Iowa gets win with RR crossing safety bill’s passage
On April 19th, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds of Iowa signed her name on a rail crossing safety bill, completing a successful effort by SMART-TD.
A fond appreciation to a fearless leader
Martin Oberman retired May 10, 2024, as chairman of the Surface Transportation Board. SMART Transportation Division wishes him the best in his retirement.SMART-TD statement on NS proxy vote
“This is a good day for the men and women on the ballast line of Norfolk Southern! The attempt by the hedge fund known as Ancora to take over one of this country’s largest railroads could have been catastrophic to our nation’s economy and to the quality of life for thousands [...]