Your voice is needed in SMART-TD’s fight to end the practice of Drones being used for our observation testing. Read on to see how your experience with the distractions and dangers these devices cause is the linchpin to getting a federal ban.
Local 1570 is rallying to support the family of Union Pacific conductor Frank Schultz, a respected railroader taken far too soon. Read on to learn how you can help.
Local 1973 (Chicago, Ill.) is saddened to announce the passing of Brother Richard A. “Smitty” Smith, a longtime member and renowned Yardmaster who left a lasting impression on many of those who followed in his footsteps. Read on to learn more about his life and the lessons that he instilled in those who were fortunate enough to train with him.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
While Labor Day is celebrated in September in the United States and Canada, International Workers’ Day is an official public holiday in countries ranging from Denmark and France to Nepal. But despite its international character, the modern origins of May Day are very American, dating back to the 19th-century fight for an eight-hour workday.
