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OSHA: Strengthen whistleblower protections for Railroaders

November 25, 2024 "We are here to fight for our members... Railroad workers face harassment, demotion, and even firing for reporting unsafe conditions. This must stop, or it will continue to put both workers and the public at risk," Jared Cassity, SMART-TD Deputy National Director of Safety and Legislative Affairs, remarked in a recent meeting with OSHA and the FRA.

SMART-TD celebrates Arizona law that protects transit workers

September 4, 2024 “This new law represents a new day in Arizona. If you put your hands on a SMART-TD member or any transit professional, you’re going to have to face real consequences.” —SMART-TD Transit Union’s Arizona Safety and Legislative Director Scott Jones

Tags Arizona, Arizona State Legislative Director Scott Jones, transit worker safety

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

SMART-TD, regulators testify that railroads can’t be trusted to regulate themselves

July 23, 2024 SMART-TD, speaking for the operating crafts alongside agency chiefs Amit Bose (FRA), Jennifer Homendy (NTSB) and others, discussed the consequences of East Palestine and the dire need for new rail safety legislation in the United States. Bottom line: Railroads are not to be trusted.

Tags FRA, House Rail Subcommittee, National Legislative Director Greg Hynes, NTSB, Rep. Seth Moulton, Rep. Troy Nehls

Michigan State Legislative Director Donald Roach, left, looks on during discussion of bus and transit worker protection bills by the Criminal Justice Committee of Michigan's House of Representatives.

Progress in Michigan on bus and rail assaults: Member advocacy NEEDED to finish the job!

June 21, 2024 Legislation to prevent, punish assaults on our members needs support in Michigan’s state Senate in order to get it to governor.

Tags bus assault, Michigan State Legislative Director Donald Roach, transit worker safety

SMART-TD preserves member’s Second Amendment rights, gets his job back

June 7, 2024 Arkansas citizens’ gun rights are protected as SMART-TD successfully defends a member from an unfair termination.

Tags Arkansas State Legislative Director Gerald Sale, gun rights, Local 656, Union Pacific

SMART-TD improves railroad safety one statehouse at a time

May 21, 2024 Ever wonder how your calls and letters make a difference? We pull back the curtain on our recent legislative win in Colorado to reveal the slow but steady progress that comes from our collective efforts.

Tags BNSF, Colorado State Legislative Director Carl Smith, Railroad Safety Act

SMART-TD’s Colorado Legislative Board succeeds again

May 10, 2024 SMART-TD succeeded yet again in their fight for the Colorado Rail Safety Act, a comprehensive rail safety package that will provide protection for our members in the Mile High State.

Tags Colorado State Legislative Director Carl Smith, H.B. 1030, railroad safety

Iowa gets win with RR crossing safety bill’s passage

May 10, 2024 On April 19th, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds of Iowa signed her name on a rail crossing safety bill, completing a successful effort by SMART-TD.

Tags H.B. 204, Iowa State Legislative Director Christopher Smith, rail crossing safety

Rep. Eric Burlison’s attack on FRA’s 2PC rule shows he’s against us

May 7, 2024 Help to stop Rep. Eric Burlison’s attempt to overturn the FRA’s important two-person crew rule. Defending our progress now will make it easier to pass other rail safety legislation. Here’s how.

Tags call to action, Eric Burlison