Category: Front Page
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We end each daily Newswire e-mail with a request: Have a story? Tell the News Team. This isn’t a way to fill space: it’s a call to action to help us learn what stories we should be telling that might not be on our radar. Read on to learn how you can get involved.
New California Law Protects Transit Workers
A new SMART-TD sponsored bill was signed into law that gives transit employees and their unions the tools they need to defend workers, protect riders, and deter bad behavior before it escalates. Read on to learn more about AB 394.
GP Coleman on latest round of job cancellations
SMART General President Michael Coleman issued the following statement on recent job cancellations: “This week, Washington politicians chose political games over working people, cancelling good, high-paying American jobs. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Energy cut $7.56 b [...]
National Rail Tentative Agreement Update: Q&As Complete, Voting Set to Begin
Have questions about the ratification process for the National Rail Tentative Agreement? We've got answers, including who is eligible to vote, when the voting ends and much more. Read on for details.
Statement from SMART General President Michael Coleman on U.S. government shutdown
Following the latest government shutdown, General President Michael Coleman issued the following statement: “DC politicians are playing politics and risking the livelihood of countless, hard-working American across this country. This newest government shutdown isn’t a game to [...]
From Skeptic to Supporter: Members Work Across the Aisle to Tackle Rail Safety
The recent battle for rail safety in Colorado highlights how SMART-TD members successfully brought a state representative to our side. It wasn’t an easy journey to get there. Read on for details, including how this underscores our union’s “purple” political affiliation.
Two Training Tracks Are FULL for Upcoming Atlanta Regional Meeting
Two tracks are already full for the upcoming Atlanta Regional Training Seminar (RTS) scheduled for later this month, and the remaining options are expected to fill up quickly. Finalize your registration today! Read on for details.
How Does a Government Shutdown Impact the Offices Members Rely On?
As of midnight, the federal government is shut down for the foreseeable future, but what does that mean when it comes to the offices and agencies that our rail, bus, and transit members deal with every day? Read on to find out what you need to know as the latest government shutdown begins.