From June 7-10, 2026, affiliated unions of the AFL-CIO, including SMART, came together for the federation’s convention in Minneapolis, Minn.: charting a path forward for our movement and strategizing on how we can secure a UNIONIZED future. Led by General President Michael Coleman, who also served on the AFL-CIO’s Constitution Committee, SMART delegates attended to bring the voice of sheet metal and transportation members to the largest gathering of organized labor in our nation.
Railroads are spending big bucks fighting common-sense safety reforms while spreading false claims that 2-PC is causing inflation nationwide. Read on to see how SMART-TD’s Jared Cassity exposes the truth on a podcast that came out this week.
As Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 swung through Northeast Ohio today, the massive crowds gathered were just as enthusiastic about the historic locomotive as they were for crucial rail safety reforms that are making their way through Congress. Read on to find out how SMART-TD encouraged those watching history roll by to get involved with a simple flyer and how you can do the same!
TOMORROW (Tuesday, June 9) is your LAST day to register for the upcoming St. Paul Regional Training Seminar (RTS)! Please make sure that all of your information is submitted by noon ET! No onsite registration will be available, and late registration is subject to an additional $125 late fee. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills!
This week, the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) unveiled the redesign of myRRB, meaning that users will notice some changes the next time they log into their accounts. Read on to find out what’s changed and what’s staying the same.
White Pass & Yukon Route Railway’s onboard agents, including train agents, dock reps, and train stockers, are SMART-TD’s newest members. Read on to learn why this organizing campaign was somewhat different from others and what message this sends to employees in similar roles on other properties.
When we are talking about keeping our brothers and sisters in passenger rail safe during this summer’s World Cup, maybe we should call it the first SAVE of the tournament. Either way, read on to see how our New England Safety and Legislative Board, along with our BTAPS committee, went the extra mile to keep our brothers and sisters safe this summer.
Colorado and the rail labor movement have lost a respected leader whose influence extended across decades and generations of union members. Read on to remember Brother Jack Shaver.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Baltimore Regional Training Seminar (RTS). This is your last chance to attend an RTS in 2026, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills and add to SMART-TD’s growing momentum. Register today!
Brother John Lynch, Local 1494 (Chicago, IL), retires after 32 years of railroad service and decades of union leadership, leaving a lasting legacy of mentorship, integrity, and dedication. Read on for more about his remarkable career.
