News Archive
SMART brings nearly 500 sisters and allies to Chicago for Tradeswomen Build Nations
Nearly 500 SMART sisters and allies from across North America traveled to Chicago, Ill., for Tradeswomen Build Nations — the world’s largest gathering of tradeswomen — from September 19-21, 2025. Alongside more than 6,000 fellow union workers, SMART members and leaders put the power of solidarity on full display.
SMART-TD to FAA: Keep Drones Out of Our Rail Yards
Railroaders know that our rail yards are no place for drones or distractions. Read on to see how SMART-TD made our case to the FAA to get these dangerous gadgets out of our members’ workplaces once and for all.
Union officers strengthen SMART member representation at revamped New Representatives class
The SMART Education Department held its New Representatives I class in St. Louis, Mo., during the week of September 15, 2025. The class, completely revamped for 2025, provided officers with the chance to develop their skills across a range of areas — ultimately benefiting SMART members.
Registration CLOSED for Atlanta Regional Training Seminar
Registration for the Atlanta Regional Training Seminar (RTS) scheduled for later this month is now CLOSED! If you missed your chance to attend an RTS this year, keep an eye out for our 2026 host cities. Read on for details.
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We end each daily Newswire e-mail with a request: Have a story? Tell the News Team. This isn’t a way to fill space: it’s a call to action to help us learn what stories we should be telling that might not be on our radar. Read on to learn how you can get involved.
New California Law Protects Transit Workers
A new SMART-TD sponsored bill was signed into law that gives transit employees and their unions the tools they need to defend workers, protect riders, and deter bad behavior before it escalates. Read on to learn more about AB 394.
GP Coleman on latest round of job cancellations
SMART General President Michael Coleman issued the following statement on recent job cancellations: “This week, Washington politicians chose political games over working people, cancelling good, high-paying American jobs. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Energy cut $7.56 b [...]
National Rail Tentative Agreement Update: Q&As Complete, Voting Set to Begin
Have questions about the ratification process for the National Rail Tentative Agreement? We've got answers, including who is eligible to vote, when the voting ends and much more. Read on for details.