Category: Resources
Help Available for Colorado members impacted by devastating wildfires
Colorado wildfires have upended members' lives. Read on to see how SMART-TD disaster relief is ready to help while fellow members rally support through donations.
Day One “Short Term” Coverage for Members Seeking Help with Substance Issues
Seeking treatment for drug or alcohol dependency shouldn't mean worrying about lost income. Read on to see how SMART-TD removed a major barrier to recovery for members this year.
Meet the New myRRB
This week, the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) unveiled the redesign of myRRB, meaning that users will notice some changes the next time they log into their accounts. Read on to find out what’s changed and what’s staying the same.
New Additions to TD Poster Library Focus on Member Education
For the third time since its launch, SMART-TD’s Empowerment, Education, and Engagement (E-3) Committee has added several new additions to its poster library, a free resource available to local officers to spread information amongst the membership. Read on for a list of the new flyers and place your order today!
Union College Benefit Launches New Discounts, Expands Access
Since its launch in June of 2025, the Union College Benefit has provided SMART-TD members and their immediate families with an opportunity to reach their higher education goals by offering discounted tuition and flexible study options at accredited colleges and universities nationwide. Now, the program is expanding even more. Read on to learn what’s new and how you can start enrolling today.
Safety Starts With Us
Rail Carriers and Transit Agencies have shifted injury and safety hazard reporting out of crew rooms and into less accessible digital systems. Read on to see how SMART-TD aims to restore real-time hazard awareness and empower members and local officers to protect one another on the job.
WATCH: Railroaders Meet Life’s Risks Head-On
Dedicated to protecting SMART-TD members on and off the job, Louisiana State Safety & Legislative Director Chris Christianson brings a safety-first mindset to everything he does. In addition to advocating for safer railroads, he works with American Journey Financial Life (AJFL) to help provide our members with another layer of protection when the unexpected happens. Read on and watch the SMART News clip to learn how Christianson’s commitment to safety extends beyond the workplace.
Resolve to Keep Your Timebook Current in 2026
Keeping your timebook current can be a deciding factor in winning claims, defending unfair discipline and establishing the truth when company records conveniently disappear. Read on to see how one member’s timebook changed the outcome of a life-altering injury case. Free of charge for every member, timebooks remain one of the strongest protections you have on the job.