Category: Bus
WE WILL NOT “SHUT THE !#*$ UP AND DRIVE”!
SMART-TD Sister Nydia Sandoval was brutally assaulted while protecting her passengers from a violent attacker on her Big Blue Bus route. Read on to see how Sister Sandoval’s bravery, the swift response of law enforcement, and the unwavering solidarity of her union are sending a clear message that transit worker assaults will never be tolerated.
Honoring the Professional Drivers Who Keep Our Children Safe
School bus operators play a vital role in communities nationwide, combining professionalism, safety, and care to ensure millions of children are transported securely to school each day. Read on to see how SMART-TD is celebrating National School Bus Safety Week and honoring the dedication of these exceptional members.
Report Transit Assaults to Help SMART-TD Fight Back
With attacks against bus and transit operators rising, we want to remind our transit members to use SMART-TD’s confidential Bus and Transit Assault Prevention and Safety (BTAPS) assault report form. Read on to find out how you can help ensure that our members work in safe environments.
Gardena City Council welcomes SMART-TD to represent GTrans Bus Operators
Gardena City Council showed unanimous support for SMART-TD's representation of GTrans bus operators. Now, it’s time for our newest brothers and sisters to secure their first contract. Read on for a recap of the organizing process and hear what city leaders had to say about our union.
Rep. Lawler’s Transit Funding Flexibility Act of 2025 receives SMART-TD Endorsement
Republican Congressman Mike Lawler’s Transit Funding Flexibility Act of 2025 would let cities use existing federal transit grants on payroll as well as infrastructure. Read on to see why it earned SMART-TD’s endorsement and how the bill offers a lifeline to our members in places like Philadelphia and Chicago.
Automation Protection Headlines New Contract for Local 1707
Compounded pay raises, bereavement leave improvements, and strong automation protections lead the list of wins included in Local 1707’s (Perris, California) recently ratified, four-year agreement. Read on to learn how local leadership played a critical role throughout the approval process.
Local 1741 Ratifies Trio of Strong Agreements
Members of Local 1741 (San Francisco, California) notched several big wins in their new agreements while standing firm against the company’s attempts to get what it wanted at the workers’ expense. They join a growing list of SMART-TD locals enjoying recently ratified new contracts. Read on for details.
Tenacity Yields Strong Contract for Local 1909 School Bus Drivers
Boosting pay and benefits without giving up anything in return, the members of Local 1909 (St. Andrews, California) who drive for First Student ratified a new, three-year contract earlier this week. Read on to learn more details about the agreement.