Category: Public Statement
SMART-TD’s National Safety and Legislative Dept. Endorses RSA Ammendment To Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill
Thursday, May 21 the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will be voting on the Rail Safety Act being added to the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill in front of Congress. SMART-TD's Safety and Legislative Department is weighing in with Committee members who hold the fate of our safety reform in their hands.
Serious Concerns Raised as Two Short-Lines Petition for One-Person Train Crews
With two carriers petitioning the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for one-person train crews, SMART-TD is sounding the alarm on what this would mean for rail safety and the two-year-old federal rule that was crafted from input across a broad range of stakeholders, including our union. Read on to see our full response.
Help TD End Drones In Rail Yards
Your voice is needed in SMART-TD’s fight to end the practice of Drones being used for our observation testing. Read on to see how your experience with the distractions and dangers these devices cause is the linchpin to getting a federal ban.
Leave Rail Safety to Railroaders
Yet another D.C. elitist publicly embarrassed himself by pretending to understand rail safety and the RSA. Read on for the details on the latest Harvard Grad who thinks he knows your job better than you.
New CSX CEO, Steve Angel, Needs to Learn How to Railroad
TD President, Jeremy Ferguson, calls out CSX CEO Steve Angel. Read on to see how the rule applies to CEO’s just like conductors. The smart ones listen more than they talk when they’re still trainees.
FRA Picked a Side. And It’s Not Railroaders or Rail Safety
The FRA has abdicated its role in safety. Read on to see how this once-trusted and neutral regulator has made it clear that they are only interested in helping America’s railroads achieve their Wall Street mandates, despite the obvious and known risks.
PRESS RELEASE: SMART-TD Sounds the Alarm On Barr Yard Job Cuts
A potential shutdown of historic Barr Yard in Chicago could jeopardize SMART-TD jobs, disrupt freight movement nationwide, and make public safety concerns worse. Workers warn of repeating one of Hunter Harrison’s epic failures. Read on to see what’s at stake for our Chicago brothers and sisters.
President Ferguson Puts Up 10K to Stop Racist Harassment At NS
Three years of racist radio attacks push Georgia crews to the limit, triggering a $10,000 reward and direct notice to Norfolk Southern leadership. Read on to see how SMART-TD is making it clear that WE will act, with or without the Railroad.