We're sounding the alarm before tragedy strikes: SMART-TD calls on the FRA to reject a waiver request to cut track inspections by 75% in favor of automated solutions, which miss many common hazards. Read on to learn about the railroad industry’s latest misguided attempt to replace experience with technology.
Local 1785 (Santa Monica, CA) ratified a strong, five-year agreement with Santa Monica Municipal Bus Lines. This vote notches yet another win for SMART-TD’s Bus Department. Read on to learn what issues were addressed in the contract and how teamwork played an important role.
As a nod to its expanded membership, the United Transportation Union Insurance Association (UTUIA) announces its new name: American Journey Financial Life. Read on to learn about the organization's earliest beginnings and how its mission and commitment to members remains the same.
A used car salesman turned legislator explains his "vision" for the future of public transportation. Read on to learn about Senator Bernie Moreno and how his actions mirror his words.
Registration is still open for the Anaheim Regional Training Seminar (RTS), which is set for September 8-11. Space in some of the training tracks is limited and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis, so please make sure to secure your spot and book your hotel room early. Read on for registration details.
Cleveland-Cliffs, a steel manufacturer, reportedly cancelled a $500 million project in Middletown, Ohio, in June 2025 — leading to a loss in work hours for union sheet metal workers in the area.
Ahead of next Tuesday's scheduled negotiations, read on for President Jeremy Ferguson’s update. This is intended for SMART-TD freight carrier members, specifically those who are currently under “national handling” for the 2025 bargaining round.
After exactly 53 years of service, Brother Bill Link (Local 1470) retired from Amtrak on June 27. Read on to hear what spurred his railroad career, the lessons he’s learned, and the legacy that he leaves behind for future generations.
California joins a growing list of states where SMART-TD members are fighting for stronger protections for transit operators, employees, and passengers. Read on to learn what changes could be coming to current law that would ensure our members’ enhanced safety.