Category: Leadership
Help Available for Colorado members impacted by devastating wildfires
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
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!
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
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.
Yardmasters Are Being Asked to Fix a Problem CSX Created at Barr Yard
Nine years after its first failed attempt, CSX is once again disrupting Barr Yard operations and expecting railroaders to clean up the mess. Read on to see what SMART-TD Yardmaster and Alternate Vice President Chris Bartz has to say about our YM’s being the company’s fall guys.
Your Voice Is Having an Impact on Rail Safety
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
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
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.