News Archive
SMART-TD Stands with FRA in Defense of Two-Person Crew Rule in Federal Appellate Court
Yesterday, SMART-TD stood shoulder to shoulder with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) defending the rule requiring a minimum of two crew members on freight trains (2-PC) in federal appellate court. While two groups and several carriers challenge this important rule, our legal team is standing up for our members' safety. Read on for a recap of the day's proceedings, including the vastly different arguments used by the two sides.
Coal trains roll as Michigan power plant gets a lifeline
Powder River coal will continue to flow from Wyoming to Michigan, thanks to an order from the Trump Administration to keep the J.H. Campbell Power Plant in West Olive, Michigan operational for another 90 days. Keeping Campbell open means keeping us on the job and keeping the lights on in Michigan. Read on for the details.
SMART Canada statement on National Roofing Week
Roofers, as skilled trades professionals, play a critical role in building and maintaining the infrastructure that keeps our communities safe and resilient. This week is an opportunity to celebrate the legacy projects that span coast to coast to coast
A hero among us: Local 105 member helps save woman’s life on Los Angeles highway
Local 105 member Margarito Martinez took quick action to help prevent disaster when a woman had a seizure during rush hour in Los Angeles.
SMART-TD Calls for Legislative Action After Firearm Incident Involving Keolis Crew Member
After a Keolis conductor was assaulted on the job last week, the need to pass transit safety legislation in Massachusetts is more urgent than ever. Current law only protects employees working for public transit authorities but doesn't include their counterparts who work for private companies. Read on to learn what happened and how SMART-TD leaders are reviving the call to pass this vital safety legislation.
Local 17 steward details fight for SMART collective bargaining rights at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
In March, an executive order ended collective bargaining for nearly one million federal workers, including Local 17 sheet metal workers at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) in Maine. Local 17 steward Shaun Fisher details what happened and the fight for members' rights.
Who to call if you are injured or retaliated against for reporting a safety violation on the railroad
If you are new to the railroad or are fortunate enough to have never been injured at work, you may not know about a key protection the union provides: a pool of pre-vetted lawyers who can help if you need them. Sara Youngdahl, our DLC coordinator, explains what the Designated Legal Counsel (DLC) is and when you should reach out.
Local 49 wins victory for members with state custom offsite fabrication law
Local 49 won a huge victory for New Mexico sheet metal workers in April 2025, when Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a law that expanded prevailing wage to include custom offsite fabrication on public works projects.