Category: Amtrak/Commuter News
Chairman Pauli Announces Retirement, SMART-TD celebrates his career
General Chairman Rick Pauli announced his retirement after a 32-year career with the railroad. His care and contributions, including the largest-ever Amtrak wage increase and innumerable claims-related precedents, will benefit the union for years to come. He will always be our brother, and we wish him the very best in this next chapter of his life.
Tentative Agreement Reached in Boston
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.
Boston rally tomorrow 10/23: Stand with Keolis commuter railroad workers
We are calling all available members to join forces with our 500 dedicated SMART-TD brothers and sisters at the MBTA commuter railroad operated by Keolis in Boston, Massachusetts.
SMART-TD Transit Union welcomes FTA’s historic directive to combat operator assaults
Our multi-year effort to protect our bus and transit membership takes a significant step ahead when FTA announces its first directive to stop operator assaults.
Amtrak agreement ratified by 3-to-1 margin
A new 7-year agreement delivers improved pay, training and healthcare to over 2,100 SMART-TD members.
De-escalation training helps conductors avert potential Amtrak disaster
Nathan Hatton learned de-escalation techniques at SMART-TD's 2024 National Training Seminar in July. A month later, he was confronted with a situation which, improperly handled, could have been catastrophic.
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.