News Archive
SMART-TD and Union Pacific announce landmark agreement securing jobs and the future of railroading
A groundbreaking agreement guarantees that SMART-TD members working in train and yardmaster service will have job protection for the length of their careers, following the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern and subject to the usual requirements for continued employment. This is an unprecedented guarantee in the history of American railroading. Read on for details.
Local 5 (East Tenn.) SMART Army day of action
On June 21, 2025, Local 5 hosted a SMART Army day of action at the Knoxville union hall, building 50 beds for kids in need and donating them to Sleep in Heavenly Peace of Knox County.
New clinic for members, families opens in Washington
SMART Local 55 members are experiencing the power of collective bargaining in new ways in the Tri-City area of Washington, where a new primary care clinic exclusively for union members and families has opened.
Local 55, MBI Construction offer second chances in Washington
SMART Local 55 members are experiencing the power of collective bargaining in new ways in the Tri-City area of Washington, where a new primary care clinic exclusively for union members and families has opened.
Local 292 pays tribute to recently deceased 72-year member
Local 292 (Detroit, Michigan) recently paid tribute to long-serving member Jerome “Jerry” Sarrach — born on December 19, 1930, in Detroit, and who passed away on July 25, 2025, at the age of 94.
Local 36 retirees work to restore a piece of St. Louis history
SMART Local 36 retirees are bringing a piece of Missouri and local union history back to life by restoring a historic steamboat replica.
Southwest Gulf Coast Regional Council holds first-ever apprenticeship competition
The SMART Southwest Gulf Coast Regional Council held its first-ever apprenticeship competition in spring 2025, bringing together hardworking apprentices from Local 54 (Waller, Texas), Local 68 (Dallas, Texas), Local 67 (San Antonio, Texas) and Local 214 (Baton Rouge, La.) to demonstrate their craftsmanship and dedication to our trade.
Local 12 members enjoy retirement on Lake Erie
Bill Heasley, retired past president of Local 12 (Western Pennsylvania), celebrated his 76th birthday with fellow Local 12 retiree Dave Losco by fishing on Lake Erie in Ashtabula, Ohio — and was rewarded with two birthday presents, a 28-inch, 9-pound walleye and a 29-inch steelhead!