Railroad and Transit Union officers continue streak as top grassroots lobbyists  

  
Over the past year, SMART-TD has achieved multiple, significant legislative victories on behalf of its members, including:   

• Submitted many public comments to the FRA (the sole representative of the 12 rail unions to do so, in some cases)  

• A favorable ruling on the FRA’s 2-PC rule that was finalized in the spring  

• Solicited buy-in from the FTA on SMART-TD’s assault reporting form  

• Introduced the two most-impactful pieces of rail safety legislation in the modern era in both the House of Representatives and the Senate  

• Continued to move the needle in Washington for increased protections for railroad and bus members, often serving as the lone voice on that front  

• Forged relationships with legislators on both sides of aisle and made it clear that SMART-TD’s support will go to those who speak up for the well-being of our brothers and sisters, regardless of the letter that follows their name.  

• Held lawmakers accountable for their actions by cementing the fact that members’ votes must not be taken for granted in a given election year and must be earned through legislative action and not words  
    

This dedicated advocacy has earned Greg Hynes (SMART-TD National Legislative & Safety Director) and Jared Cassity (SMART-TD Deputy National Legislative & Safety Director) a place on The Hill’s list of Top 2024 Lobbyists. Our representatives appear in the Grassroots category for the third year in a row.   
  
We would also like to salute Jenny Miller, Chief of Staff in SMART’s D.C. office, whose efforts are integral to the union’s many legislative victories.   

  
Whether in the halls of Congress or at state legislatures across the country, SMART-TD drives change at all levels of government. Together we ensure that our fellow brothers and sisters have a voice in the decisions that impact their paychecks, safety, and well-being.