Category: News

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.

Need for Speed? Safety Isn’t Number One After All

June 11, 2026 A U.S. Senate hearing on Tuesday was billed as a Top Gun style “Need For Speed” vision for transportation technology. Read on to see how Senator Todd Young and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) took the hearing from Top Gun to a horror movie for real-life railroaders.

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.

A Tribute to Brother Jack Shaver

June 1, 2026 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.

Congratulations to Local Chairman John Lynch on His Retirement

May 28, 2026 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.

Why Are We Sleepwalking into A Transportation Cyber War?

May 27, 2026 Iranian cyberattacks against America’s transportation systems are no longer hypothetical, and growing automation is increasing the risk to critical infrastructure, supply chains, and public safety. Read on to see why transportation workers remain America’s strongest defense and how LACMTA was just the canary in the mineshaft.

Trump Drops A TRUTH Bomb For Rail Workers’ Safety

May 26, 2026 President Donald Trump delivered a perfectly timed shot of support for the Rail Safety Bill, helping SMART-TD get it passed in the Transportation Committee and on to the floor of the House and Senate. Read on to hear how his TRUTH Social message moved the needle for rail safety!

GCA 457 Members Vote Down Tentative Agreement with CPKC

May 22, 2026 Members of GCA 457 rejected a tentative agreement with CPKC Railway by a 58% margin, with 91.5% voter participation. Read on for certified results.

SMART-TD’s National Safety and Legislative Dept. Endorses RSA Ammendment To Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill

May 20, 2026 Thursday, May 21 the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will be voting on the Rail Safety Act being added to the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill in front of Congress. SMART-TD's Safety and Legislative Department is weighing in with Committee members who hold the fate of our safety reform in their hands.