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I’m Not Qualified =’s I’m Not Doing It!

Railroad workers are consistently pressured into taking unsafe assignments they are not trained or qualified to perform. Read on to see SMART-TD’s clear warning that no job, favor, or friendly manager routine is worth risking your life or career, and why saying no to unsafe work is both your right and your responsibility.

Train Lengths Would Be Capped Under New Arizona Bill

A revived effort to pass a bill limiting train length in Arizona is underway with key support from both sides of the aisle. As the legislation awaits its next hearing, your help is needed to ensure that lawmakers understand why this legislation will have a positive impact on their home districts. Read on for details.

Senate Hearing Highlights the Good, the Bad, and The Ugly of RRB

Railroad Retirement remains a strong and valuable system, but chronic underfunding of the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) itself is creating unacceptable service delays that directly harm railroaders and their families. Read on to see the result of this week’s Senate Committee Hearing on the current state of the RRB.

On-Duty Assault Leaves Amtrak Conductor Facing Financial Hardship

18 months ago, Sister Heather Steele (Local 168, Chicago) was violently attacked while working as an Amtrak conductor. After exhausting disability support, she and her family are now facing severe financial hardship, including the loss of their home. Read on to learn how you can help our brave union sister.

Transit Equity Day: Remembering Rosa Parks

Each year on Feb. 4, Rosa Parks’ birthday reminds us that public transit is also a platform for dignity, equality, and progress. Read on to see how some transit agencies are honoring the trailblazer’s legacy today and how this tribute connects civil rights history with the ongoing work of bus and passenger rail members.

Railroads Have Short Memories: East Palestine 3 Years Later

Ohio State Safety & Legislative Director Clyde Whitaker reflects on the 3rd anniversary of the East Palestine derailment with a powerful commentary. Despite new laws and promises, the railroads are still playing the same dangerous games with safety. Read on to see how crews are still being pressured to ignore defect detector warnings and keep trains moving, proving that profits continue to come before people.