WE Have the Power to Protect Jobs in Santa Cruz

5,500 more signatures are needed to protect Santa Cruz METRO funding, preserve more than 100 union jobs, and maintain critical transit services for working families. Read on to learn how SMART-TD members can help keep the campaign moving forward.

Help TD End Drones In Rail Yards

Your voice is needed in SMART-TD’s fight to end the practice of Drones being used for our observation testing. Read on to see how your experience with the distractions and dangers these devices cause is the linchpin to getting a federal ban.

Leave Rail Safety to Railroaders

Yet another D.C. elitist publicly embarrassed himself by pretending to understand rail safety and the RSA. Read on for the details on the latest Harvard Grad who thinks he knows your job better than you.

FRA Picked a Side. And It’s Not Railroaders or Rail Safety

The FRA has abdicated its role in safety. Read on to see how this once-trusted and neutral regulator has made it clear that they are only interested in helping America’s railroads achieve their Wall Street mandates, despite the obvious and known risks.

Tentative Agreement Reached With CPKC

A tentative eight-year agreement with CPKC includes a 32.5% wage increase, protected benefits, and quality-of-life improvements. Members will vote between April 29 and May 21. Read on for details on the TA, and what to expect in the voting process.

Rail Safety Becomes Public Safety Real Quick

Rigby Yard in South Portland, Maine features unmonitored RCO’s and Amtrak’s Downeaster service sharing its yard limits. Read on to see how in Maine, Rail Safety, and Public Safety go hand in hand.

A Bipartisan Push to Give Railroaders What We Have Earned

Bipartisan senators are pushing to boost Railroad Retirement Board funding so railroaders can access the benefits they’ve already earned, addressing delays, staffing shortages, and outdated systems. Read on to see how this impacts you.

When SMART Speaks, Washington Listens

A key Capitol Hill discussion highlighted workers’ safety challenges in rail and transit, with SMART’s General President Michael Coleman informing key members of Congress on meaningful reforms our members are looking for. Read on to see how GP Coleman brought solutions, not just problems with him to D.C.