News Archive
New RRB Online Services Now Available
The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is announcing two new online services that are now available for retired railroad workers. Read on for details about the RRB’s ongoing efforts to update and modernize its systems.
Sister Kim Collier Paves the Way Forward for Women in Wyoming
After more than three decades working as an engineer for Union Pacific, Sister Kim Collier (Local 1857, Green River, Wyo.) will be the first one to tell you that she’s pretty much seen and done it all. As Women’s History Month approaches its last full week, read on to learn more about her unexpected entry into the industry and why she believes that welcoming more female members starts with us.
Bad Order Tags Under Fire In Utah
The following addresses recent reports from Utah regarding managers allegedly removing bad-order tags on unsafe equipment. Read on to see what protections railroaders have and the steps to take to keep you and your coworkers safe.
Honoring Our Transit Members
Transit workers keep communities moving while representing our union with professionalism, resilience, and pride. Read on to see how their leadership and advocacy continue shaping safer workplaces and a stronger future for all.
Remembering Brother Neal Galloway: A Railroader’s Railroader
Local 662 (Richmond, Va.) is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Brother Neal Galloway, a dedicated CSX conductor remembered for his hard work, kindness, and respect earned across Virginia’s rail yards. Read on to learn more about his life and how you can help support his family.
Trump administration’s Labor Department issues dangerous guidance on registered apprenticeship — GP Coleman responds
On Monday, March 9, the Trump administration’s Department of Labor (DOL) issued new guidance regarding registered apprenticeship programs. Read SMART General President Michael Coleman's statement in response. "I’ve said since January 2025 that I’m committed to calling balls and strikes with this administration. Calling for one million new apprentices? That’s a strike. Getting to one million apprentices by lowering the standards and potentially damaging our union’s apprenticeship programs? That’s a ball, no question."
St. Patrick’s Day: A Tradition of Workers
St. Patrick’s Day traditions in Chicago and Boston highlight deep ties between Irish heritage and the labor movement, honoring generations of workers who built both the railroads and unions. Read on to see how SMART-TD’s involvement in these celebrations continues that legacy today.
Members and contractor benefit from union advantage in Sacramento
Union membership brings real change to workers and employers alike, and Div 15 Tech, Inc. out of Sacramento, California, is proof. “I should have done this 20 years ago,” said Div 15 Tech owner Blake Harrison.