News Archive
Canadian Pacific acquires Central Maine & Quebec Railway
Canadian Pacific announced Wednesday, Nov. 20 that it has come to an agreement that would result in the Class I carrier acquiring the Central Maine & Quebec Railway (CM&Q). Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed in a news release announcing the deal. CP [...]
Local 24 Women Mobilize for Homeless Vets
For two months members of the SMART Local #24 Women’s Committee and SMART Army collected personal care items to put care packages together for homeless Veterans. We had collection boxes at all Union Halls and many of the contractor’s shops for members to donate items and or [...]
SMART-TD serves Section 6 notice on carriers
On November 20, SMART Transportation Division (SMART-TD) General Chairpersons served on railroads represented by the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC) the SMART-TD’s intended amendments to agreements affecting rates of pay, rules and working conditions. Such noti [...]
S&T Making Cents newsletter: November 2019
Tweaking the TAR When the beginning of the calendar year rolls around, the SMART Constitution requires the Treasurer’s Annual Report (TAR) to be presented to the membership and then filed. The procedure kicks off when trustees assemble in January for this annual audit of a Lo [...]
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New leadership chosen for Association of General Chairpersons — District 3
The Association of General Chairpersons — District 3, consisting of the general chairpersons in the SMART Transportation Division Bus Department, chose new leadership Nov. 12 and discussed initiatives put forth over the summer at the SMART General Convention by the SMART Tran [...]
Registration open for first local officer business workshops of 2020
Registration has opened for local secretaries, treasurers, and for presidents and trustees who are interested in attending workshops that will go over key aspects of the business of local union finances. Follow the links below to register. Secretary and treasurer workshops Th [...]
Illinois SLD testifies at Amtrak hearing in U.S. House
SMART Transportation Division Illinois State Legislative Director Bob Guy testified Nov. 13 before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials regarding the future of Amtrak as members of Congress continue the reauthorization process for the n [...]