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SMART TD News March issue available now
The March 2016 issue of the SMART Transportation Division News is now available online only. Submissions for the May 2016 issue are being accepted now through April 15. Submissions can be emailed to news_td@smart-union.org. Submissions are also accepted through U.S. mail: [...]
Effective April 1: New administrator for STD & new provider for LTD
Benefits, Premiums stay the same! On Friday, April 1, 2016, a new insurance administrator for Short Term Disability (STD) and a new insurance provider for Long Term Disability (LTD) will be in place for all Bus and Rail members. Effective on and after April 1, 2016 STD for B [...]
Big win for labor: Supreme Court preserves union fees
Reuters reported that the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 4-4 split decision, ruled in favor of public sector unions by preserving the legal precedent of agency fees, which are a vital source of cash for organized labor. Read the complete story here.Metro lines in dire need of repair; could close for 6 months
According to the Washington Post, Metro’s top officials warned that its transit system is in such great need of repair that entire rail lines may have to close for as long as six months. This could potentially impact thousands of daily commuters and worsen traffic congestion [...]Metro could shut down lines for maintenance
The Washington Post reported that Metro’s top officials warned that its transit system is in such need of repair that entire rail lines might have to be shut down for maintenance, for as long as six months. This could potentially impact thousands of daily commuters and [...]Big labor win: Supreme Court rules in favor of union fees
Reuters reported that the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 4-4 split decision, ruled in favor of public sector unions by preserving the legal precedent of agency fees, which are a vital source of cash for organized labor. Read the entire story here.
SMART Mobile App Wins Industry Award
The SMART mobile app won the Campaigns and Elections magazine’s Reed Award on February 18 for Best Mobile App of 2015. This is an industry award for political, non-profit and Government Affairs agencies that vendors submit on behalf of their clients. The vendor in this [...]
POLITICO mentions SMART TD poll
In their morning transportation tip sheet, POLITICO mentioned a poll recently conducted by DFM Research and SMART Transportation Division. The poll was conducted in Missouri and asked Missourians how they feel about issues in the transportation industry. Click here to read th [...]