Regional Meeting Archives

Union Leadership Meets with New N.S. Trainees in McDonough, Georgia

October 29, 2025 “You’ve got a career ahead of you and right now, your focus should be on learning how to stay safe doing it. We’ve helped make sure you’ve got jobs for life — now it’s up to you to make sure you’re not cutting that life short,” President Jeremy Ferguson said during an impromptu visit with nearly 100 Norfolk Southern trainees in McDonough, Georgia. Read on to see how the surprise visit from several union executives inspired confidence in the job security and safety improvements delivered by SMART-TD’s “Jobs for Life” agreement.

NO On-Site Registration Available at Atlanta Regional Training Seminar

October 15, 2025 There will be NO on-site registration at the upcoming Atlanta Regional Training Seminar (RTS). We have already reached capacity and unfortunately cannot accommodate any more attendees. Read on for details.

Registration CLOSED for Atlanta Regional Training Seminar

October 7, 2025 Registration for the Atlanta Regional Training Seminar (RTS) scheduled for later this month is now CLOSED! If you missed your chance to attend an RTS this year, keep an eye out for our 2026 host cities. Read on for details.

Two Training Tracks Are FULL for Upcoming Atlanta Regional Meeting

October 2, 2025 Two tracks are already full for the upcoming Atlanta Regional Training Seminar (RTS) scheduled for later this month, and the remaining options are expected to fill up quickly. Finalize your registration today! Read on for details.

Registration Open for Atlanta Regional Training Seminar

September 2, 2025 Registration is open for the Atlanta Regional Training Seminar (RTS), which is set for October 27-30. Space is already filling up quickly, so please make sure to secure your spot and book your hotel room now. Read on for registration details.

Make Plans to Attend a Regional Training Seminar Today!

August 18, 2025 If you haven’t attended a SMART-TD Regional Training Seminar (RTS), start planning now. Today is your last day to book a hotel room at the discounted rate for the Anaheim RTS before registration closes next week. Members can also now register for the Atlanta RTS, which is set for October 27-30. Read on for registration details and other important information.

UPDATE: Hotel Reservation Deadline Extended for Anaheim Regional Training Seminar

August 11, 2025 If you plan on attending the Anaheim Regional Training Seminar (RTS) next month and have not booked your hotel room, the last day to lock in the discounted rate has been extended until Monday, August 18. Read on for more last-minute registration details.

PHOTO GALLERY: 2025 Denver Regional Training Seminar

June 27, 2025 This week, over 300 SMART-TD brothers and sisters gathered in Denver for our second Regional Training Seminar (RTS) of the year. Scroll through our photo gallery for a digital recap of yet another successful example of this union's commitment to education, empowerment, and solidarity.

Regional Training Seminar Sets (Mile-High) Record in Denver

June 25, 2025 The Denver Regional Training Seminar (RTS) set a new attendance record with over 300 SMART-TD members participating, underscoring the union’s expanding commitment to education and leadership development. Born from a grassroots effort to make training more accessible, the RTS program has become a national movement credited with boosting member advocacy, legislative success, and local union performance.

Registration Open for Anaheim Regional Training Seminar

June 24, 2025 Registration is open for the Anaheim Regional Training Seminar (RTS), which is set for September 8-11. Space in some of the training tracks is limited and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis, so please make sure to secure your spot and book your hotel room early. Read on for registration details.