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Bus driver attacked in Edina, Minn., sustains head injuries

April 5, 2016 On April 3 the Star Tribune reported that a Metro Transit bus driver was assaulted by several teenagers in a noontime attack at the Southdale stop in Edina, Minn. According to authorities, the driver sustained potentially ‘life altering’ head injuries. Read the en [...]

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SMART, others fight proposal that eliminates Seattle rail yards, manufacturing

April 5, 2016 The Seattle Times reported that backers of a Seattle bylaw, which prohibits the use of city funds to finance sports venues, plan to push for a strengthened ballot measure to help block a proposed arena in Sodo District. SMART TD Washington State Legislative Director Herb Kroh [...]

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Minn. SLD Qualy, “CP fatalities preventable”

April 5, 2016 Fox 9 reports that a fatality that occurred last week during a crew change on Canadian Pacific may have been preventable. In an interview with the news channel, Minnesota State Legislative Director Phil Qualy said that CP could have taken action to move the crew changes to a [...]

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Two Fatalities In PA Amtrak Crash

April 3, 2016 Two workers are dead and dozens are injured after an Amtrak train struck a backhoe in Chester, Pennsylvania. After suspending all service on the Northeast Corridor between Philadelphia and Wilmington, Amtrak announced Sunday afternoon it will resume full service on Monday wit [...]

Amtrak crash in Pa., two dead, many injured

April 3, 2016 Amtrak train 89 struck a backhoe this morning in Chester, Pa., just south of Philadelphia. Of the 341 passengers on board around 35 were injured. The two that died were the backhoe operator and a supervisor. Family members of those on board can call 800-523-9101 to inquire ab [...]

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SMART TD News March issue available now

April 1, 2016 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

March 31, 2016 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

March 31, 2016 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

March 31, 2016 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

March 31, 2016 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 [...]

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