Category: Transportation
FRA awards more than $200 million for PTC implementation, releases 2nd quarter PTC data
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced Aug. 24 that it has awarded $203,698,298 in grant funding for the implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) for 28 projects in 15 states. FRA also released a status update of PTC for the second quarter. The funds are pa [...]
Florida Legislative Board hosts union supporters at regional meeting
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – The Florida State Legislative Board invited two Florida state politicians to address attendees at the August regional meeting. While there, both pledged to continue their advocacy for labor while thanking members for their support. State Rep. Joe Geller (D – [...]
TD Hollywood, Fla., Regional Meeting, Day 3: Previsich talks contract, cross-border crews at final session
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — SMART Transportation Division President John Previsich foresees a very different scenario when the next round of national rail negotiations starts in 2019, he told the audience at the closing session of the TD Regional Meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 8. [...]
S&T Making Cents newsletter: August 2018
Time to connect! We’re closer to the rollout of the new TD Connect eBill system. Will you be ready? The TD Connect eBill system is going to save treasurers valuable time and energy when it rolls out this coming January. With this paperless eBill system, the entire proce [...]
UPDATED: Workshops planned for treasurers to learn new TD Connect system
Local treasurers will have a chance to learn how to use the new TD Connect system to manage member records and to work the new eBill before the system’s Jan. 1, 2019, rollout at a series of workshops planned this fall. Workshops are scheduled: Oct. 8, 9 & 10, 2018 – [...]
Chicago attorney nominated as RRB chair
President Donald Trump nominated Erhard Chorle, a Chicago attorney, to serve a five-year term as chairman of the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) on July 27. Chorle’s confirmation would fill a vacancy that was created in August 2015 by the retirement of Michael Schwartz [...]
Guidelines set for distribution of campaign literature
The SMART Transportation Division elections set for this autumn have generated questions concerning the distribution of campaign material. The following information addresses questions posed by those considering running for office who wish to obtain membership lists for use i [...]
TD Hollywood, Fla. Regional Meeting, Day 3: Risch encouraged by Missouri labor victory, close race in Ohio
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — The results of Tuesday’s elections, while not the absolute best-case scenario for labor, indicated that voters might be ready to end the one-party majority in the federal government in three months’ time, said SMART Transportation Division National Leg [...]