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Category: Amtrak/Commuter News
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.![](https://www.smart-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/24-06-27-TD-Transit-DC-h-1024x662.jpg)
SMART-TD transit union conducts first Bus/Transit Day on the Hill
Our transit safety committee and TD legislative leaders took to the U.S. Capitol to share the increasing risks bus and transit operators face every day.![](https://www.smart-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/24-06-26-CoasterVote-h.jpg)
SMART-TD excited to welcome Coaster to its passenger rail/commuter family
Balloting has begun for workers at the Coaster commuter rail line in California to officially finalize its relationship with SMART Transportation Division. The union looks forward to serving!![](https://www.smart-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DIPP_logo_horizontal-1024x662.jpg)
DIPP assessment decrease takes effect July 1
Effective July 1, 2024, the monthly DIPP assessment for participants will be reduced from 50 to 32 cents per $1 of daily benefit coverage. This reduction and a 90% + approval on all new claims make SMART DIPP the premier option for discipline income protection in the industry.Progress in Michigan on bus and rail assaults: Member advocacy NEEDED to finish the job!
Legislation to prevent, punish assaults on our members needs support in Michigan’s state Senate in order to get it to governor.Amtrak execs collect bonuses for a $1.7 billion deficit
With the nation’s premier passenger carrier on the cusp of better things, Amtrak’s executives again are rewarding themselves with millions rather than the people doing the work.Online fundraiser established for survivors of TD member killed in shooting
SMART-TD Local 1594 member and SEPTA bus operator Devan Harris died in a senseless act of violence. An online fundraiser has been created to help his girlfriend, also a TD member, and their daughter.![](https://www.smart-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DIPP_logo_horizontal-1024x662.jpg)