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SMART-TD states the obvious: BLET now lacks leadership and direction

June 5, 2024 This past weekend, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) President Eddie Hall desperately attempted to attack SMART-TD. President Jeremy Ferguson has issued a response.
  • Tags Ancora, BLET President Eddie Hall, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen

Online fundraiser established for survivors of TD member killed in shooting

June 4, 2024 SMART-TD Local 1594 member and SEPTA bus operator Devan Harris died in a senseless act of violence. An online fundraiser has been created to help his girlfriend, also a TD member, and their daughter.
  • Tags Local 1594, member killed, online fundraiser, SEPTA

S&T training track at National Training Seminar hits capacity

June 4, 2024 Enrollment for the training track for local secretaries and treasurers at the SMART-TD National Training Seminar has hit its available capacity and has been closed. The event will be held July 9 to 11 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown, 100 Lakeside Ave. E., and still has a lim [...]
  • Tags local secretary, local treasurer, National Training Seminar
Local 33 retiree James Chester, whose pension was restored by the American Rescue Plan, stands next to his van at the Local 33 union hall.

Local 33 retiree details the impact of pension-saving American Rescue Plan

May 31, 2024 The passage of the American Rescue Plan included multiemployer pension relief, giving retirees like Local 33's James Chester the retirement they earned.
  • Tags American Rescue Plan, Local 33, multiemployer pensions, pension, pensions

SMART-TD legislates hours of service for Minnesota yardmasters, other wins

May 30, 2024 SMART’s Minnesota Legislative Board secures four new laws, including maximum service hours for yardmasters, safer crew vans, and state-wide wayside detector inspections. Our state-by-state progress continues.
  • Tags Minnesota state legislative board, Minnesota State Legislative Director Nick Katich, rail crew transport van legislation, yardmaster hours of service

The SMART Rapid Response Protocol: Member engagement

May 30, 2024 This work is about ensuring that all members feel welcome and have a place in our union. It is about building solidarity between workers and forging a stronger union.
  • Tags be4all, Rapid Response Protocol

The SMART Rapid Response Protocol: Why is this important?

May 30, 2024 SMART’s Rapid Response Protocol is intended to help union officers prepare for and respond to incidents of bias, discrimination and harassment. Why is this important? There are many reasons.
  • Tags be4all, Rapid Response Protocol

A Memorial Day message from TD President Jeremy Ferguson

May 27, 2024 Brothers and sisters, The SMART Transportation Division appreciates the sacrifices of those who chose to commit their lives in the service of the country with great reverence. Brave people have given their lives to defend the freedoms we often take for granted in times of war [...]
  • Tags Memorial Day, SMART Transportation Division President Jeremy Ferguson

SMART-TD negotiators secure a bright future with new Montebello contract

May 24, 2024 In a dramatic reversal, SMART-TD and the city of Montebello complete long-stalled negotiations, ratify a landmark agreement and secure a future based on mutual respect.
  • Tags Betty Vasquez, Bus & Transit Department, Bus Department Vice President Alvy Hughes, Bus Department Vice President James Sandoval, Cecilia Lopez, Local 1701, Montebello Bus Lines

Former Arkansas SLD Don Beavers passes away

May 24, 2024 Former Arkansas State Legislative Director Donald R. Beavers, who served multiple terms leading the state’s legislative board spanning 21 years, passed away May 19, 2024, at the age of 81.
  • Tags Arkansas, Donald Beavers, obituary, United Transportation Union

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