News Archive
Two RRB Field Offices Move to New Locations
If you’re served by either the Cincinnati or St. Paul Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) field offices, please be advised that both have moved to new, nearby locations. Read on to learn why and get the new addresses.
Reactions to the SMART-TD Guarantee with Union Pacific
If there’s one lesson we've learned since the 1860s, it’s that you cannot trust the railroads for a damn thing. They’ve got lawyers, lobbyists, and PR firms paid to get them out of any promise they ever make. Read on to hear our response to a few crew room questions about our deal with Union Pacific.
SMART-TD Members: Scholarships Available for You and Your Families
SMART-TD is reminding members that valuable scholarship opportunities are available not only to them, but also to their spouses and dependent children, helping ease the cost of higher education. Read on to learn how programs like the Union Plus Scholarship can turn hard work into brighter futures for union families.
SMART sisters, union tradeswomen unite on the water at USA TWBN fishing event
SMART sisters and allies joined nearly 250 fellow union tradeswomen in southeast Chicago for the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) Tradeswomen’s Fishing Event, held in conjunction with the 15th Annual Tradeswomen Build Nations (TWBN) Conference.
Canceled federal funding threatens SMART members’ jobs at port projects
In late August, President Trump’s Department of Transportation canceled $679 million in federal funding for 12 offshore wind projects across the country. That included fully taking back hundreds of millions of dollars in grant money for infrastructure work at Humboldt Bay Harbor District in Northern California — immediately throwing Local 104 members’ work opportunities into question, in the short and long term.
President Ferguson Meets with SMART-TD Members at 3rd Annual Carolina Solidarity Shoot
SMART-TD members from North and South Carolina gathered in Ellerbe, N.C., for the 3rd Annual Carolina Solidarity Shoot, an event rooted in fellowship, teamwork, and strengthening ties across state lines. Read on to see how union officers from both states and the International connected directly with members, listened to their concerns on national negotiations, and reinforced the union’s commitment to solidarity and communication.
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.
New Online Job Insurance Claim Form Now Available
SMART-TD members can now file a Job Insurance (DIPP) claim online using a new form available on both the Member Portal and mobile app. The convenient form streamlines the process for those seeking benefits. Read on for a step-by-step guide.