Category: Front Page
Alaska Conductor Loses Second Child, Chairperson Asks for Our Support
After previously losing a son to cancer, Brother TJ Dinsmore’s (Local 1626, Alaska) 19-year-old son, Connall, was killed in a car accident on July 25. Read on to learn how you can help the family as he and his son, Lucas, grieve this terrible loss.
Union strong: Local officers conclude 2025 Leadership Conference
From overviewing the foundation we’ve built to demonstrating what SMART solidarity means in action, local officers didn’t let up on fighting for what matters on the last day of the 2025 SMART Leadership Conference.
The work continues: SMART officers prepare for the fights ahead on day two of leadership conference
SMART local union officers continued their work on day two of the 2025 SMART Leadership Conference — digging into remarks from high-profile guest speakers and building skills alongside fellow members in breakout sessions.
Officers work to strengthen advocacy in Leadership Conference breakouts
On both Monday and Tuesday of the 2025 SMART Leadership Conference, SMART officers learned, developed skills and built solidarity with fellow officers in a variety of targeted breakout sessions. That quote, delivered by SMART General President Michael Coleman, summed up day one of the 2025 SMART Leadership Conference.
Union officers fight for what matters on first day of SMART 2025 Leadership Conference
“Our solidarity does not have borders. We are all in this fight together. It’s one fight. So let’s fight for what matters … our members.” That quote, delivered by SMART General President Michael Coleman, summed up day one of the 2025 SMART Leadership Conference.
The Makings of a Railroad Merger
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern’s merger announcement on July 29 means that the Surface Transportation Board (STB) will begin a lengthy approval process that can last for years. Read on to learn about some of the key steps, including how the public can get involved.
East Palestine Documentary Emphasizes Fight for Rail Safety
A short documentary by independent filmmaker John Russell and the non-profit newsroom More Perfect Union exposes how corporate cost-cutting and regulatory failures led to the Norfolk Southern derailment disaster, emphasizing the deadly consequences of sidelining frontline railroaders. Watch "We Went Back to East Palestine: It’s Worse Than You Think" and see how it underscores SMART TD’s ongoing fight for stronger rail safety laws.
Statement from SMART-TD on the Proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger
This morning, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern confirmed a proposed merger. Read on for SMART-TD's full statement on what this means for rail workers, safety, and the overall well-being of the freight rail industry.