News Archive
Dining car stewards vote for a better future
Dining Car Stewards represented by SMART-TD unanimously ratified their latest tentative agreement. General Chairperson Rick Pauli of GO-769 announced the successful vote, marking a crucial achievement for Dining Car Stewards across the country. Read on to see what they agreed to.
Railroad discipline increases – DIPP can see you through
The annual slowdown in freight traffic brings a historic increase in discipline cases. The railroads are moving to cut their headcount, while also dodging blame for the poorer service this causes. SMART-TD is here to help challenge these claims and to provide income protection while they move through mediation.
New Social Security Fairness Act benefits retired railroad workers
Signed on January 5, the Social Security Fairness Act will impact many SMART-TD members and their families. Read on to learn more about the specifics of this new law, including if the repealed reductions apply to your individual situation.
Brother Charles “Chuck” Cheek Passes Away After Battling Stage 4 Cancer
After a hard-fought battle against Stage 4 cancer, Brother Charles "Chuck" Cheek passed away last month at the age of 53. Read on to hear how our SMART-TD union family came together to assist with his mounting medical expenses and show what solidarity is all about.
With a unanimous vote, Wilmington Terminal Railroad joins SMART-TD
Following a unanimous vote, Wilmington Terminal Railroad is the newest addition to the SMART-TD family! Read on to learn why the workers’ journey to union membership was anything but easy and how long they fought for a voice on the job.
SMART members fight for a just future at Martin Luther King Conference
Members of the SMART RISE Committee attended the 2025 Martin Luther King Conference in Austin, Texas, in January, building solidarity with fellow union members as we look to strengthen our movements.
SMART, TOOTRiS announce groundbreaking initiative to deliver childcare benefits to United States members
On January 16, 2025, SMART announced a transformative partnership with TOOTRiS, the nation’s leading provider of on-demand childcare services, to offer childcare benefits to members across the United States. This pioneering collaboration establishes SMART as the first building trades union in the country to adopt wrap-around childcare benefits for its members, with the benefit activating February 1, 2025, for participating local unions.
Longtime ally of union workers elected minority leader of Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Material Subcommittee
The SMART Transportation Division (SMART TD) congratulates Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-Nevada) on her selection to serve as the Ranking Minority Leader of the House Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee.