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SMART-TD legislates hours of service for Minnesota yardmasters, other wins

May 30, 2024 SMART’s Minnesota Legislative Board secures four new laws, including maximum service hours for yardmasters, safer crew vans, and state-wide wayside detector inspections. Our state-by-state progress continues.

Tags Minnesota state legislative board, Minnesota State Legislative Director Nick Katich, rail crew transport van legislation, yardmaster hours of service

A Memorial Day message from TD President Jeremy Ferguson

May 27, 2024 Brothers and sisters, The SMART Transportation Division appreciates the sacrifices of those who chose to commit their lives in the service of the country with great reverence. Brave people have given their lives to defend the freedoms we often take for granted in times of war [...]

Tags Memorial Day, SMART Transportation Division President Jeremy Ferguson

SMART-TD negotiators secure a bright future with new Montebello contract

May 24, 2024 In a dramatic reversal, SMART-TD and the city of Montebello complete long-stalled negotiations, ratify a landmark agreement and secure a future based on mutual respect.

Tags Betty Vasquez, Bus & Transit Department, Bus Department Vice President Alvy Hughes, Bus Department Vice President James Sandoval, Cecilia Lopez, Local 1701, Montebello Bus Lines

Former Arkansas SLD Don Beavers passes away

May 24, 2024 Former Arkansas State Legislative Director Donald R. Beavers, who served multiple terms leading the state’s legislative board spanning 21 years, passed away May 19, 2024, at the age of 81.

Tags Arkansas, Donald Beavers, obituary, United Transportation Union

Railroad Day in Washington results in renewed awareness and support

May 23, 2024 Thirty-eight SMART-TD representatives from 20 states led the way during Railroad Safety Day on the Hill. In total, SMART held 130 meetings to highlight rail worker issues and pending legislation.

Tags Alternate National Legislative Director Jared Cassity, National Legislative Director Gregory Hynes, Railway Safety Act of 2023, REEF Act

AFL-CIO TTD, industry encourage full funding of RRB

May 22, 2024 The AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department coalition, of which the SMART-MD and SMART-TD are part, sent the following letter to Congress in conjunction with rail industry representatives on May 21.

Tags AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department, American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, Association of American Railroads, Railroad Retirement Board

SMART-TD improves railroad safety one statehouse at a time

May 21, 2024 Ever wonder how your calls and letters make a difference? We pull back the curtain on our recent legislative win in Colorado to reveal the slow but steady progress that comes from our collective efforts.

Tags BNSF, Colorado State Legislative Director Carl Smith, Railroad Safety Act

The Railroad Injury Report: The most important document in your FELA case

May 20, 2024 This article was contributed by Robert Harrington of Dunn Harrington LLC. Follow this link for information about the SMART-TD Designated Counsel. The railroad personal injury report is generally the first exhibit used at any Federal Employers’ Liability Act trial in the [...]