Category: News
Have a Tip? Share Your News with SMART-TD!
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.
The Truth From Within: General Chairpersons From CSX Statement on Departure of CEO Joe Hinrichs
Statement released by the General Chairpersons of SMART-TD on CSX properties on the tenure and departure of Joe Hinrichs as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Overtime Relief for Railroaders Introduced in Congress
When the Big Beautiful Bill was passed in July, workers governed by the Railroad Labor Act were not included in a tax break on overtime pay. Today, September 19, 2025, a SMART-TD-backed bill was introduced in Congress to include us in the tax exemption. Read on to learn more about the bill and how you can help get it passed.
Obituary: York Dudley Poole III
York D. Poole, III—known to railroaders across the Eastern United States as simply “York”—fought to defend railroaders from the abusive practices of the corporations that employ them. His success as the first ever dedicated independent investigator revolutionized the way Designated Legal Counsel (DLC) firms gather evidence to defend railroad workers. Read on to learn why he deserves to be remembered.
Shifting Views on Pattern Agreement
A recent survey of members at BNSF, Norfolk Southern, and Canadian National found that only 31% opposed the “pattern agreement” already ratified by other rail labor unions. Read on to see how the results reflect a shift in attitude among SMART-TD railroaders, with growing interest in reconsidering this framework during the 2025 National Agreement negotiations.
Get the Facts on the Union Pacific Arbitration Award from SBA 1208!
Many questions and concerns have surfaced around the Union Pacific arbitration and mediation process, with rumors and misinformation spreading quickly. To ensure that members get the answers that they deserve directly, SMART-TD has set up a dedicated e-mail address where every inquiry will receive a timely response. Read on for details.
Natick Station Reopens in Massachusetts
At the August 11 reopening of the Natick Center train station in Massachusetts, state leaders, including the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, welcomed SMART-TD representatives to celebrate major accessibility upgrades that enhance safety, comfort, and service for all riders. The event underscored our union’s respected role as a trusted voice for rail and transit issues, working directly with decision-makers to strengthen public transit and protect good rail jobs across the state.
1% Declares War On 2-PC & SMART-TD
Steve Forbes used his publication to attack SMART-TD and our hard-won federal Two-Person Crew (2PC) Rule. He’s pushing the usual agenda for short-term profits over reasonable service or basic human safety. Read on to see SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson’s no-holds-barred demand for accountability. Since Forbes won’t publish it, we’re taking it straight to the American people.