News Archive
Local 18 named Sheboygan County labor organization of the year
SMART Local 18 (Wisconsin) was recently honored by the Sheboygan County Labor Council as the 2023 Labor Organization of the Year, a recognition of the Local 18 SMART Army’s dedication to community service and solidarity – including participation in Habitat for Humanity projec [...]
Second and final TD NTS overflow room block now available
A second and final overflow room block for the SMART-TD National Training Seminar in July has been acquired.
SMART-TD’s Colorado Legislative Board succeeds again
SMART-TD succeeded yet again in their fight for the Colorado Rail Safety Act, a comprehensive rail safety package that will provide protection for our members in the Mile High State.
Iowa gets win with RR crossing safety bill’s passage
On April 19th, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds of Iowa signed her name on a rail crossing safety bill, completing a successful effort by SMART-TD.
A fond appreciation to a fearless leader
Martin Oberman retired May 10, 2024, as chairman of the Surface Transportation Board. SMART Transportation Division wishes him the best in his retirement.
SMART-TD statement on NS proxy vote
“This is a good day for the men and women on the ballast line of Norfolk Southern! The attempt by the hedge fund known as Ancora to take over one of this country’s largest railroads could have been catastrophic to our nation’s economy and to the quality of life for thousands [...]
Rep. Eric Burlison’s attack on FRA’s 2PC rule shows he’s against us
Help to stop Rep. Eric Burlison’s attempt to overturn the FRA’s important two-person crew rule. Defending our progress now will make it easier to pass other rail safety legislation. Here’s how.
Los Angeles County MTA announces it will have protective barriers installed in all its buses by year’s end
Los Angeles County MTA announced today that it was accelerating its timeline and would have protective barriers installed on all its buses to protect our members two years ahead of schedule.