Category: Transportation
Show Your Union Pride!
American Products, and representative Sherry Schirripa, have managed SMART-TD's merchandise for over 20 years! Read on to see how this partnership makes it easy for our members to get their hands on affordable, high quality, union-made merch.
Thank You for Standing Up Against CSX’s “Zero-to-Zero” Push
In a letter to SMART-TD members, Deputy National Safety and Legislative Director, Jared Cassity expresses his gratitude for their efforts in opposing CSX's push for the Trip Optimizer Air Brake Control (Zero-to-Zero) technology. Read on to see how your voices were key to SMART-TD's formal objection to this attempt to move our industry one step closer to full automation.
Like Mother, Like Daughter: New Jersey Transit is All in the Family for Rashonda Brown & Shakyia Ward
Rashonda Brown and her daughter, Shakyia Ward, are both conductors for New Jersey Transit. Even though they hold the same job title, they’ve made it a priority to forge their own professional paths. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, read on to find out who persuaded each of them to work for New Jersey Transit and what positive and negative changes they’ve seen during their time as conductors.
Nation Honors Transit Employees
March 18 is National Transit Employee Appreciation Day. Read on to join us in a celebration of the dedication and advocacy of transit workers across the U.S., whose hard work and solidarity keep our communities connected and safe.
Dallas Training Empowers Local Leaders
Since they were first held in 2020, SMART-TD’s Regional Training Seminars (RTS) have proven to be highly effective in enhancing the union’s strength. Local officers and union leaders came together in Dallas to enhance their skills, knowledge, and boost member representation. Read on to find out what new content made its debut at this training and what additional topics were featured on the agenda.
Privatizing Amtrak: a disaster in the making
Discussions about privatizing Amtrak gain new momentum without a clear understanding of why this plan, which is not a new one, always results in failure. Read on for a roundup of the top reasons that our proud national rail line is better for the country and our members without DOGE intervention.
From fire truck to train: Manda Snide leads by example
Growing up, Manda Snide saw the benefits of union membership firsthand. Now, she’s committed to paying it forward through her role as Nebraska’s Alternate Safety & Legislative Director. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, read on to learn what spurred her work on the railroad and why she’s committed to serving as a resource for her members.
DOGE to close seven RRB Regional Offices
SMART TD is addressing the closure of seven Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) Regional Offices, as announced by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which plans to cancel their leases. The RRB has requested an exemption to keep these offices open, and SMART-TD is actively working with lawmakers to highlight the importance of these services.