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SMART-TD: Built by Members, Driven by Your Voice

July 8, 2026 Members randomly selected for a confidential survey can help shape future safety initiatives, legislative priorities, and union advocacy efforts. Please give us your feedback if you receive our short questionnaire through email or text.

Help Available for Colorado members impacted by devastating wildfires

July 2, 2026 Colorado wildfires have upended members' lives. Read on to see how SMART-TD disaster relief is ready to help while fellow members rally support through donations.

Keep Your Voice Strong: Make Sure You Get Your Ballot

July 1, 2026 Your voice matters in this year’s local union elections. Read on to learn why updating your contact information is essential for every member to make sure they are heard.

Register and Reserve Your Room for the Baltimore RTS Today!

June 30, 2026 If you plan on attending the 2026 Baltimore Regional Training Seminar (RTS) and have not registered or booked your hotel room yet, please do so now while there’s still space available! Read on for the important details that you need to know about our last RTS of 2026.

St. Paul RTS Shatters Attendance Record While Building the Next Generation of Leaders

June 30, 2026 Record attendance at the St. Paul Regional Training Seminar equipped 330-plus local officers with leadership, legal, financial, and election skills to strengthen union representation. Read on for details.

Your Voice Is Having an Impact on Rail Safety

June 18, 2026 Public support for stronger drone restrictions around rail operations continues to grow, thanks to grassroots action by railroad workers. Read on to see how you can add your voice.

A Preventable Injury and a Predictable Outcome

June 17, 2026 A serious Selkirk injury renews concerns that rushed training and inadequate qualification are putting railroaders at risk. Read on to see New York SLD Deleskiewicz’s not-so-subtle message to CSX Executives.

A Partner in Progress: Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s Leadership on Rail Safety

June 15, 2026 In just the past month, Congressman Jeff Van Drew has been the common thread in some of the most significant rail labor and safety legislation in recent memory. Read on to see why railroad workers are taking notice of this New Jersey Republican’s leadership in our fight.

LISTEN: Cassity Breaks Down Railroad Safety Act in Must-Listen Podcast

June 10, 2026 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.

SMART-TD Score the First Goal of the 2026 World Cup

June 3, 2026 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.