The Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2025 has been officially introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. If passed and signed into law, Yardmasters would enjoy the same maximum of 12 hours of service as the T&E crews. Read on to learn more about the Act, why it is important, and who is supporting it in the legislature.
This week, over 300 SMART-TD brothers and sisters gathered in Denver for our second Regional Training Seminar (RTS) of the year. Scroll through our photo gallery for a digital recap of yet another successful example of this union's commitment to education, empowerment, and solidarity.
As temperatures soar, railroaders are challenged to stay safe on the job. OSHA is considering a new rule intended to prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses. SMART-TD presented the reality of what it means to walk a long train or idle for hours with a broken AC. Read on to hear what was said and where we go from here.
The Denver Regional Training Seminar (RTS) set a new attendance record with over 300 SMART-TD members participating, underscoring the union’s expanding commitment to education and leadership development. Born from a grassroots effort to make training more accessible, the RTS program has become a national movement credited with boosting member advocacy, legislative success, and local union performance.
Registration is open for the Anaheim Regional Training Seminar (RTS), which is set for September 8-11. Space in some of the training tracks is limited and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis, so please make sure to secure your spot and book your hotel room early. Read on for registration details.
Tomorrow (June 24) marks the first-ever Emergency Notification System (ENS) Sign Awareness Day, which brings attention to the blue and white signs that are posted at railroad crossings. Read on to learn how you can help raise awareness and prevent avoidable accidents from happening.
Our union was formed when individual workers banded together to protect themselves, and that foundation is still the basis for who we are today. Read on to see how strength through unity is demonstrated through many recent organizing wins and ratified tentative agreements.
Whether on a mud-covered obstacle course or in the crew room, SMART-TD Local 816’s sisters remind us that solidarity knows no bounds. Read on to learn how overcoming obstacles strengthens bonds and shows us how to survive tough times together.
A new benefit allows SMART-TD members and their families to pursue higher education at an accredited college or university without breaking the bank, all while maintaining their busy schedules. Read on to learn more about the Union College Benefit, which programs are available and how to apply.
In just one year, SMART-TD members in New England have driven a remarkable increase in the power of our union's Political Action Committee (PAC). Read on to find out how many members have gotten involved and how that translates into tangible legislative results.
