Category: Amtrak/Commuter
SMART-TD celebrates Arizona law that protects transit workers
“This new law represents a new day in Arizona. If you put your hands on a SMART-TD member or any transit professional, you’re going to have to face real consequences.” —SMART-TD Transit Union’s Arizona Safety and Legislative Director Scott Jones
FRA denies railroads’ request to run without watchdog technology
FRA nixed an attempt by two Class I carriers and three passenger carriers to be able to shut down critical safety tech for as long as three days. The SMART-TD railroad union’s public comment was a big reason why.
Amtrak general committees announce tentative agreement
General chairpersons who handle SMART-TD’s Amtrak properties announce that they’ve negotiated improvements in the latest tentative agreement, including substantial wage increases and back pay. The contract will be placed before members for consideration in the very near future.
Deadline approaching for VLTD and VLIFE enrollment for rail, bus members
Time's running out for TD bus and rail members to enroll in the TD Voluntary Group Life (VLIFE) insurance and Voluntary Long-Term Disability (VLTD) insurance plans. The deadline is Aug. 23, 2024.
New SEPTA operator’s stabbing shows how members’ safety is at risk
Yet another attack on one of our members, this time aboard SEPTA, is reason why the union is rolling out an assault reporting tool for SMART bus/transit union members.
NTS Day 3: Railroad safety improvements driven by member reports
Closing remarks at the SMART-TD 2024 National Training Seminar focused on recent railroad union wins and the steps every member can take to keep their employers honest.
NTS Day 3: America’s transit safer because of union member efforts
The closing session of SMART-TD's 2024 National Training Seminar outlined the impact our members have made, from Washington D.C. to their local properties. The Federal Transportation Administration warned transit union members against becoming complacent: get involved, communicate, and to join the fight for safer bus and passenger rail for everyone.
TTD president: Labor needs to stick together to maintain progress
President Greg Regan of the AFL-CIO addressed SMART-TD officers gathered for the 2024 National Training Seminar. He underscored the crucial role organized labor played in recent advances and warned that our progress could be reversed if we falter. Labor needs to stick together.