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News Archive
Leave Rail Safety to Railroaders
Yet another D.C. elitist publicly embarrassed himself by pretending to understand rail safety and the RSA. Read on for the details on the latest Harvard Grad who thinks he knows your job better than you.
Local 36 members rebuild roof of Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center
For SMART sheet metal workers, union solidarity and union craftsmanship go hand-in-hand. SMART Local 36 proved that with its work to rebuild the roof of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center.
Operation Lifesaver Funds Rail Safety Campaigns in a Dozen States
Furthering its mission to reduce often preventable collisions, injuries and fatalities on and around railroad tracks, Operation Lifesaver (OLI) has awarded over $220,000 in grants to fund safety campaigns in 12 states nationwide. These projects target hyper-local issues that affect communities located from the East Coast to the Midwest and beyond. Read on to learn more about the individual campaigns and how you can help spread the word.
New CSX CEO, Steve Angel, Needs to Learn How to Railroad
TD President, Jeremy Ferguson, calls out CSX CEO Steve Angel. Read on to see how the rule applies to CEO’s just like conductors. The smart ones listen more than they talk when they’re still trainees.
SMART Canada offers free financial literacy tool to members
In April 2026, SMART announced a new benefit for union sheet metal workers and roofers across Canada: Enriched Academy, a financial literacy tool available to members for free.
New Additions to TD Poster Library Focus on Member Education
For the third time since its launch, SMART-TD’s Empowerment, Education, and Engagement (E-3) Committee has added several new additions to its poster library, a free resource available to local officers to spread information amongst the membership. Read on for a list of the new flyers and place your order today!
Locked Doors, High Speeds, and Loaded Guns: A Disaster Waiting to Happen on America’s Rails
Amtrak is reportedly considering making it easier for passengers to bring guns on its trains, a policy move that would undoubtedly put SMART-TD members and the riding public at risk. Read on to hear directly from our National Safety & Legislative Director Jared Cassity about why, especially in light of recent events, Amtrak should be doing more to strength safety on board its trains, not weaken it.