Registration CLOSED for Denver Regional Training Seminar

Due to record registration for the upcoming Denver Regional Training Seminar (RTS), we have reached full capacity and cannot accommodate any more attendees. Read on for more details, including the dates of the two remaining 2025 seminars.

In Loving Memory of Brother Darryl Redmon

Local 1704 (Kansas City, MO) and SMART-TD honor the memory of Brother Darryl Redmon, General Chairperson of GO-STU (First Student 1704), whose brief but impactful tenure exemplified servant leadership, union advocacy, and compassionate service. Read on to see how his legacy endures through the lives he touched, the contracts he influenced, and the deep respect he earned among colleagues, family, and his community.

Yardmasters: The Unsung Teammates on the Front Line of Rail Labor

Yardmasters, often misperceived as management, are frontline SMART-TD union members who provide protection from flawed software and dangerous directives from upper management. As Yardmasters are stretched thin or are replaced by managers with automation software, risks quickly increase for everyone else on the road. Read on to learn why solidarity and support for these teammates is more important than ever.

Vice General Chairperson Tessitore Retires After 30-Year Career

Over the past 30 years, Vice General Chairperson Vincent Tessitore, Jr. has built a career dedicated to serving the members of the Long Island Rail Road. Rising from an Assistant Conductor to General Committee leadership, he never lost sight of the importance of fighting for his union brothers and sisters and improving the quality of life for all workers in the transportation industry. As he retires, read on to learn more about his lasting impact on SMART-TD.

A Memorial Day Message from SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson

On this Memorial Day, we at the SMART Transportation Division solemnly honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the United States of America. Their selfless service protects the freedoms we cherish and upholds the values that define our nation. Read on for a Memorial Day message from SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson.

Update Your SMART Union Mobile App Today!

To ensure that you’re receiving the most up-to-date information when using the SMART Union Mobile App, you need to use the latest version. Read on to see the three simple steps that you can take to check and download the app today if you haven’t done so already!