Category: Two-person railroad crews
The largest freight rail union in the United States reinforces the safety and necessity of having two crew members aboard freight trains.
Federal Court Upholds 2-PC
A federal appeals court upheld the two-person freight crew rule, rejecting railroad industry challenges and affirming 2-PC is in effect across the country.
Maryland Legislature Finishes the Job on 2-PC
This week, Maryland lawmakers chose to stand with rail workers when they voted to override the governor's veto of HB 862, which requires two-person crews on freight trains. Read on to see how our union's determination and persistence was the key to getting the bill over the finish line.
Another Win for Safety: 2-PC Signed into Law in Rhode Island
Rhode Island became the latest state to require a minimum two-person crew (2-PC) on trains after Governor Dan McKee signed H7608 into law on July 23. Read on to learn why it took a true collective effort to get the legislation over the finish line.
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.
Need for Speed? Safety Isn’t Number One After All
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
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.
Trump Drops A TRUTH Bomb For Rail Workers’ Safety
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!
SMART-TD’s National Safety and Legislative Dept. Endorses RSA Ammendment To Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill
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.