Category: Front Page
OSHA’s Tips for Working in Cold Weather
Whether digging out from feet of snow near the Great Lakes or thawing out after a hard freeze in the Southeast, many states are experiencing their first winter blast of the season. As we report for work OSHA has a few cold-weather tips we should all keep in mind.
Vacation pay restored in victory for Charlotte bus operators!
Full vacation pay has been restored to SMART-TD Local 1715 members after the Charlotte, NC transit system tried to bend the rules.
Fundraiser Started for Longtime SMART Member Facing Mounting Medical & Travel Expenses
After doctors discovered a large tumor on Brother Jonathon “Ray” Pierce’s spine in July, he is preparing to travel to Houston to receive a second opinion and specialized care. To assist with mounting medical and travel expenses, a GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help ease the family’s financial burden. Please consider helping this longtime SMART member by contributing if you are able to do so.
Education Department helps new business managers strengthen local unions
The SMART Education Department held its New Business Managers class in St. Louis, Mo., during the week of November 18, 2024. The new business and regional managers built comradery throughout the week as they worked on different group exercises focused on managing their local [...]
Fight for Fairness: Help advocate for safety in rail and transit
We need your help fighting a "winter flurry” of rule change requests that will erode our safety on the job. Proposals by BNSF, CPKC and an Association of American Railroads proposal are up for grabs. Learn what’s at stake and what you can do today to help
General President Coleman’s Thanksgiving message to members
"Today is a day to gather with those we hold dear. From the essential workers who manufacture, build and install the HVAC systems that keep our air clean and healthy, to the railroaders and transit operators who literally keep our supply chain moving — and who, even today, are transporting passengers and freight where they need to be — we know just how valuable these moments are."
LA safety innovations lead the nation!
Groundbreaking initiatives in Los Angeles set new national safety standards in 2024 for bus and transit professionals across the U.S. SMART-TD's LACMTA General Committee (GO-875) continues to lead the way forward.
From The Ballast: Editorial By Wes Ekstedt, 13-year member of Local 445 (Galesburg, Illinois)
We have seen the reach of corporate interests increase and the consequences have had a negative influence. Some may think that Trump will help. Some may think the Democrats are the answer. I believe both of those groups are wrong. We will have battles that will decide not only our safety, but the existence of our positions. We will not win those battles if we allow division among ourselves.