News Archive
BE4ALL launches standalone website to meet members’ needs, strengthen union
On August 1, 2024, Belonging and Excellence for All (BE4ALL) launched its brand-new standalone website, beforall.org — fulfilling a need the BE4ALL Committee had heard numerous times from SMART members and signatory contractors, and providing visitors with a one-stop shop for [...]
SMART-TD Bus Department overcomes obstruction, impresses new operators
Nice try, First Student, but SMART-TD is here to stay. TD bus and transit union Local 1909 rolled out the red carpet despite being turned away from a recent new employee orientation.
Senator to UP: We want answers about corrupted safety study
Time runs out for Union Pacific as the U.S. Senate demands an answer about manipulation of responses to an FRA safety review.
New SEPTA operator’s stabbing shows how members’ safety is at risk
Yet another attack on one of our members, this time aboard SEPTA, is reason why the union is rolling out an assault reporting tool for SMART bus/transit union members.
SMART-TD Statement on Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024
SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson and TD’s National Legislative Department proudly endorse Congressman Troy Nehls’ bill known as the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024.
SMART-TD, regulators testify that railroads can’t be trusted to regulate themselves
SMART-TD, speaking for the operating crafts alongside agency chiefs Amit Bose (FRA), Jennifer Homendy (NTSB) and others, discussed the consequences of East Palestine and the dire need for new rail safety legislation in the United States. Bottom line: Railroads are not to be trusted.
K.C. bus agreement follows SMART-TD’s focus on coaching local officers
A Kansas City transit union secures massive raises after a negotiation bootcamp with a SMART-TD vice president. “Not only did this help in negotiating this agreement, but it’s also made me more effective in representing my members on the property in day-to-day operations” – Ethel Maze, Local 1704 presidentSection 6 suggestions deadline is July 24
In order for your Section 6 proposal to be cataloged and considered by the union's review committee, your proposal must be received in the Transportation Division office by the end of the day on July 24, 2024.