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New Mexico Local 1687 sets new precedent with Red Apple Transit

April 9, 2025 Local 1687 bus Operators at Red Apple Transit in Farmington, NM have unanimously ratified a four-year agreement securing a 22.13% wage increase and major quality-of-life improvements, including expanded sick leave, more paid holidays, and a flexible bereavement policy. This landmark deal not only addresses employee retention issues but also sets new precedents that could influence transit union negotiations nationwide.

Tentative Agreement Reached With TransitAmerica Services (TASI)

April 8, 2025 SMART-TD GO-769 General Chairperson Rick Pauli is pleased to announce that his General Committee has reached a tentative agreement (TA) on April 1, 2025, with the TransitAmerica Services, Inc. (TASI) Conductors and Assistant Conductors for its over 150 members in Northern California.

New CSX conductor improvises to save a life

April 2, 2025 Brother Juan Carrillo has only been a SMART-TD member for four months, and he’s already saved a man’s life during that time. Read on to hear his memories of what happened, why he credits his military training for ensuring that a horrible accident didn’t quickly turn deadly, and how this situation highlights the importance of two-person crews.

SMART News: Protecting Railroad Retirees’ Future

March 31, 2025 SMART News sits down with Greg Hynes, SMART-TD’s national director of the safety and legislative department, and Phil Qualy, retired Minnesota safety and legislative director to discuss the critical implications of proposed cuts within the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB).

More Than a Story: SMART-TD’s Women’s History Month Highlights Legacies in the Making

March 31, 2025 Our Women’s History Month celebration highlighted the leadership and perseverance of only a few of the women who are making history in the labor movement, challenging stereotypes and breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries. SMART-TD thanks all our sisters for their contribution and leadership within our union family.

Tentative Agreement Reached in Boston

March 28, 2025 SMART-TD GO-769, led by General Chairperson Rick Pauli, has reached a lucrative tentative agreement with Keolis Commuter Services. Keolis employees should verify their contact information with their Secretary/Treasurer as soon as possible. Read on to see what’s in the TA and how to receive a ballot.

Assembly, No. 1672

March 25, 2025

Historic short-line agreement proves workers are stronger with SMART-TD at their side

March 24, 2025 Local 1887 at Birmingham Terminal Railway ratified a landmark agreement with WATCO, securing a substantial wage increase and other quality-of-life improvements without making any concessions. The SMART-TD negotiated contract sets a new industry benchmark for short-line pay and showcases the power of union solidarity.

SMART-TD’s Public Comment Opposing CSX’s “Zero-to-Zero” Push

March 20, 2025

Like Mother, Like Daughter: New Jersey Transit is All in the Family for Rashonda Brown & Shakyia Ward

March 19, 2025 Rashonda Brown and her daughter, Shakyia Ward, are both conductors for New Jersey Transit. Even though they hold the same job title, they’ve made it a priority to forge their own professional paths. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, read on to find out who persuaded each of them to work for New Jersey Transit and what positive and negative changes they’ve seen during their time as conductors.