Category: Front Page
Fourth of July 2025: General President Coleman’s message to members
General President Coleman's July 4th message to members celebrates the values that define our union and our nation.
Senate Strikes Down Spending Bill’s Harmful AI Provision
This week, the Senate removed a dangerous provision from its version of the soon-to-be-signed spending bill that would have put the jobs of our bus drivers and operators at risk of being lost to unchecked AI regulations. Read on to learn how this small but significant win motivates us for the larger fight that lies ahead.
Razor blade found on brake wheel
The FRA recently sent notice of a razor blade intentionally stuck to the handbrake wheel of a tank car. Slow down, take a breath, and check your surroundings, especially when it comes to brake wheels, cut levers, ladder rungs, or anything else you come into personal contact with. Stay safe and report any suspicious activity to your local’s Safety and Legislative Representative.
Coming Soon: SMART-TD Voluntary Income & Life Protection (VILP) Program
A new program that provides additional financial protection for SMART-TD members and their families during some of the most vulnerable situations is launching soon. Read on for details.
NIH funding cuts contribute to lost work hours for San Diego sheet metal workers
New policies around federal funding are hitting home for sheet metal workers in San Diego, where cuts to funding from the National Institutes of Health led to the pausing of two huge construction projects and dozens of sheet metal workers losing out on pending jobs.
Senate Passes Tax Bill Without Including Railroaders
We flooded the Senate with over 4,300 messages in support of a tax break for overtime yesterday. We were ignored. This is a result SMART-TD will not accept.
Canada Day 2025: General President Coleman’s message to members
Read SMART General President Michael Coleman's Canada Day message to members.
SMART-TD Honors the Retirement of Brother Greg Hynes: A Visionary, a Fighter, and a Legend
June 30 marks the end of an era as SMART-TD National Safety & Legislative Director Greg Hynes retires. From his tireless efforts fighting for our members in Washington, D.C., to his contributions to the punk music scene, read on to learn more about our union's resident renaissance man.