Do you know a law student who comes from a railroad family? If so, one of SMART-TD’s Designated Legal Counsel (DLC) firms is accepting applications for interns. The right student can help defend members who are hurt or discriminated against on the job. Read on for more details, including how to apply.
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Houston Rail Labor Solidarity Rally, which is just over a month away. This annual gathering brings together hundreds of railroad workers and union leaders for a celebration of the power of our collective action. Read on to learn more about this year’s rally and RSVP!
SMART-TD organized and hosted a multi-union gathering last Saturday. The day was organized by Sister Trena Few and Brother Torryn James from Amtrak Local 1470 (Edmonston, MD), with support from Maryland SLD David Pendleton. “Events like this remind us that our unity is built in moments of fellowship and goodwill.” Read on to see how they are building community and resiliency.
Nearly 500 SMART sisters and allies from across North America traveled to Chicago, Ill., for Tradeswomen Build Nations — the world’s largest gathering of tradeswomen — from September 19-21, 2025. Alongside more than 6,000 fellow union workers, SMART members and leaders put the power of solidarity on full display.
Railroaders know that our rail yards are no place for drones or distractions. Read on to see how SMART-TD made our case to the FAA to get these dangerous gadgets out of our members’ workplaces once and for all.
Registration for the Atlanta Regional Training Seminar (RTS) scheduled for later this month is now CLOSED! If you missed your chance to attend an RTS this year, keep an eye out for our 2026 host cities. Read on for details.
We end each daily Newswire e-mail with a request: Have a story? Tell the News Team. This isn’t a way to fill space: it’s a call to action to help us learn what stories we should be telling that might not be on our radar. Read on to learn how you can get involved.
A new SMART-TD sponsored bill was signed into law that gives transit employees and their unions the tools they need to defend workers, protect riders, and deter bad behavior before it escalates. Read on to learn more about AB 394.
Have questions about the ratification process for the National Rail Tentative Agreement? We've got answers, including who is eligible to vote, when the voting ends and much more. Read on for details.
Following the latest government shutdown, General President Michael Coleman issued the following statement: “DC politicians are playing politics and risking the livelihood of countless, hard-working American across this country. This newest government shutdown isn’t a game to [...]
