News Archive
SMART statement on Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia’s right to due process
Following an April 4, 2025, press conference regarding the deportation of SMART Local 100 apprentice Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, General President Michael Coleman issued the following statement: “The principle of due process is one of the fundamental values our nation is fo [...]
Union leaders, community supporters to rally Friday, April 4, in support of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia and family
Supporters will rally alongside Abrego Garcia’s union and Maryland immigrant rights activists in Langley Park to support his family and his right to due process.
New CSX conductor improvises to save a life
Brother Juan Carrillo has only been a SMART-TD member for four months, and he’s already saved a man’s life during that time. Read on to hear his memories of what happened, why he credits his military training for ensuring that a horrible accident didn’t quickly turn deadly, and how this situation highlights the importance of two-person crews.
SMART stands with Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia
On March 31, 2025, the Trump administration conceded in a court filing that it had mistakenly deported SMART apprentice Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a legally protected Maryland resident and father, to El Salvador “‘because of an administrative error,’” according to CNN. The administration is also arguing that because Abrego Garcia is now in Salvadoran custody, the government cannot return him to the United States.
SMART News: Protecting Railroad Retirees’ Future
SMART News sits down with Greg Hynes, SMART-TD’s national director of the safety and legislative department, and Phil Qualy, retired Minnesota safety and legislative director to discuss the critical implications of proposed cuts within the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB).
More Than a Story: SMART-TD’s Women’s History Month Highlights Legacies in the Making
Our Women’s History Month celebration highlighted the leadership and perseverance of only a few of the women who are making history in the labor movement, challenging stereotypes and breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries. SMART-TD thanks all our sisters for their contribution and leadership within our union family.
SMART condemns executive order undermining collective bargaining rights
“SMART stands in unwavering solidarity with our brothers and sisters across the labor movement,” said SMART General President Michael Coleman. “We will fight back against any effort to silence workers and dismantle the collective power that has built — and continues to build — our great nation.”
Tentative Agreement Reached in Boston
SMART-TD GO-769, led by General Chairperson Rick Pauli, has reached a lucrative tentative agreement with Keolis Commuter Services. Keolis employees should verify their contact information with their Secretary/Treasurer as soon as possible. Read on to see what’s in the TA and how to receive a ballot.