Category: Front Page
Championing Rail and Transit Safety from Coast to Coast
From coast to coast, SMART-TD has racked up an impressive number of safety-centered state legislative wins. Our momentum is a direct result of our members’ tireless advocacy and our army of safety and legislative directors’ commitment to looking out for our collective best interests. Read on to find out which states have new laws on the books and what it took to make them a reality.
Potential NJ Transit Strike: What SMART-TD Members Need to Know
Major service disruptions are looming across New York and New Jersey if the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) go on strike at New Jersey Transit (NJT) on Friday morning. Read on to learn what critical information SMART-TD members who work for NJT need to know.
Union Support Available for Members Affected by Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania Flooding
Widespread flash flooding has recently devastated communities across Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Members who have experienced personal loss or displacement due to the flooding are encouraged to apply for financial support through SMART-TD's Disaster Relief Fund. Read on to learn how to apply for aid.
Local 202’s Tierney Gallegos connects union strength with public good
Over the past five years, Sister Tierney Gallegos (Local 202) has emerged as a model of leadership, service, and solidarity for our union. Read on to find out how her dedication and commitment benefits her members and the public.
Local 20 organizes enormous growth to take on record-breaking megaproject in Indiana
“The project peaked at over 500 [Local 20] sheet metal workers. It’s still hard to wrap my hands around that.” That’s Local 20 (Indiana) Business Manager Trent Todd, discussing a Stellantis engine plant megaproject in Kokomo, Ind. — the largest project in the local’s history [...]
Support Brother Michael Garcia After a Tragic Loss
Brother Mike Garcia of Local 1422 (Los Angeles, California) and his wife, Tamara Ortiz, lost their three beloved children Cole (17), Trent (15), and Sailor (10) in a car accident. In Southern California, Mike is known as a pillar of strength and someone his union brothers and sisters can always depend on. Today, he and his family need that same strength and support returned. Read on for more information about how you can help.
Defending our rights: Fighting for Kilmar Abrego Garcia and his right to due process
“When Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, he was denied his right to due process, and we at SMART are fighting to ensure he receives the treatment he is granted under law — just like we would, and we always will, fight for the rights of every single SMART member.”
Alabama Port Authority learns a lesson in solidarity
The members of SMART Transportation Division (SMART-TD) Local 598 taught the Alabama Port Authority a thing or two about collective bargaining. 598 resisted efforts to divide and conquer, to ultimately secure an agreement that ensures major gains in wages, benefits, and crew consist protections. The local overwhelmingly ratified the hard-fought tentative agreement (TA).