SMART-TD Yardmasters Reach Tentative Agreement

A tentative agreement has been presented to SMART-TD's yardmasters for a ratification vote. The agreement, negotiated in partnership with the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC) includes wage increases, but more importantly, improved sick leave, guaranteed rest days and accelerated vacation day accrual. Read on for details.

Yardmaster Protection Act Introduced

The Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2025 has been officially introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. If passed and signed into law, Yardmasters would enjoy the same maximum of 12 hours of service as the T&E crews. Read on to learn more about the Act, why it is important, and who is supporting it in the legislature.

Yardmasters: The Unsung Teammates on the Front Line of Rail Labor

Yardmasters, often misperceived as management, are frontline SMART-TD union members who provide protection from flawed software and dangerous directives from upper management. As Yardmasters are stretched thin or are replaced by managers with automation software, risks quickly increase for everyone else on the road. Read on to learn why solidarity and support for these teammates is more important than ever.