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General President Coleman’s Thanksgiving message to members

November 28, 2024 "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."

Tags General President Michael Coleman, thanksgiving

SMART-TD, ATDA & BLET jointly endorse Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio

September 23, 2024 On Sept. 23, 2024, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers, Transportation Division (SMART-TD), the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) jointly endorsed Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate.

Tags ATDA, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, political endorsements, Sen. Sherrod Brown

Endorsed by SMART-TD, Sherrod Brown stands for rail safety

September 23, 2024 U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Cleveland is up for re-election in November, and the SMART Transportation Division PAC has sponsored a video showing his bipartisan work on rail safety. Brown has been endorsed by the SMART Transportation Division, the largest rail union in the U.S.

Tags political endorsements, SMART TD PAC, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown

President Ferguson: Congratulations to the ATDA

September 10, 2024 SMART Transportation Division President Jeremy Ferguson congratulates the American Train Dispatchers Association on their most recent accomplishment by organizing Genesee and Wyoming workers.

Tags ATDA, Genesee & Wyoming

2024 Labor Day message from TD President Jeremy Ferguson

August 30, 2024 For many Americans, Labor Day signifies the end of another summer, the start of school or just another welcomed day off from work. For those of us involved in organized labor, it means so much more.

Tags Labor Day 2024

UPDATED: Solidarity with Canadian rail workers maintained as labor situation evolves

August 22, 2024 The Canadian government acted to intervene in the rail dispute in Canada the evening of Aug. 22. We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update our guidance to members as time passes.

Tags Canadian lockout, Canadian National, CPKC

SMART-TD endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for President: A commitment to two-person crews and worker safety

August 13, 2024 SMART Transportation Division made major progress during the first term of the Biden-Harris administration. The union endorses Kamala Harris in the November election.

Tags 2024 election, Kamala Harris, political endorsements

Trump: If they strike, they’re fired. Musk: Ha, ha, ha!

August 13, 2024 Listen for yourself: Ex-president Trump and billionaire Elon Musk say what they think about people who do the work. It's clear they're against us.

Tags 2024 election, Donald Trump, Elon Musk

SMART-TD Statement on Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024

July 24, 2024 SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson and TD’s National Legislative Department proudly endorse Congressman Troy Nehls’ bill known as the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024.

Tags Alternate Legislative Director Jared Cassity, National Legislative Director Gregory Hynes, Railway Safety Enhancement Act of 2024, Rep. Seth Moulton, Rep. Troy Nehls, Transportation Division President Jeremy Ferguson

Section 6 suggestions deadline is July 24

July 22, 2024 In order for your Section 6 proposal to be cataloged and considered by the union's review committee, your proposal must be received in the Transportation Division office by the end of the day on July 24, 2024.

Tags National Rail Negotiations, Section 6 notices