Whether it’s Facebook, TikTok, or another site, SMART-TD is calling on all members to share where they get their news so your union can deliver timely updates directly on the platforms you already use. From safety alerts to contract negotiations, read on to learn how you can help strengthen communication, share your stories, and keep every member informed and connected.
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.
The Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2025 has been officially introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. If passed and signed into law, Yardmasters would enjoy the same maximum of 12 hours of service as the T&E crews. Read on to learn more about the Act, why it is important, and who is supporting it in the legislature.
A new benefit allows SMART-TD members and their families to pursue higher education at an accredited college or university without breaking the bank, all while maintaining their busy schedules. Read on to learn more about the Union College Benefit, which programs are available and how to apply.
SMART-TD welcomes our new brothers and sisters from the Arkansas and Missouri Railroad. Read on to learn how A&M’s Transportation & Engine and Maintenance of Way members are preparing for a better future.
Local 1704 (Kansas City, MO) and SMART-TD honor the memory of Brother Darryl Redmon, General Chairperson of GO-STU (First Student 1704), whose brief but impactful tenure exemplified servant leadership, union advocacy, and compassionate service. Read on to see how his legacy endures through the lives he touched, the contracts he influenced, and the deep respect he earned among colleagues, family, and his community.
To ensure that you’re receiving the most up-to-date information when using the SMART Union Mobile App, you need to use the latest version. Read on to see the three simple steps that you can take to check and download the app today if you haven’t done so already!
The members of SMART Transportation Division (SMART-TD) Local 598 taught the Alabama Port Authority a thing or two about collective bargaining. 598 resisted efforts to divide and conquer, to ultimately secure an agreement that ensures major gains in wages, benefits, and crew consist protections. The local overwhelmingly ratified the hard-fought tentative agreement (TA).
SMART-TD mourns the loss of Brother Donald H. Wolff II, a devoted railroad professional and Local 903 Chairperson of the Florida East Coast (FEC) railroad, whose unwavering integrity, leadership, and dedication to his fellow union members left a profound impact across the industry. Remembered as a man of unmatched character, Don’s legacy lives on through the lives he touched, the causes he supported, and the strength with which he served.