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This morning, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern confirmed a proposed merger. Read SMART-TD's full statement on what this means for rail workers, safety, and the overall well-being of the freight rail industry. smart-union.org/statement-from…

STATEMENT: SMART stands with Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. Abrego Garcia is a SMART Local 100 first-year apprentice who currently works full-time to support his young family. smart-union.org/smart-stands-w…

CONTINUING THE FIGHT FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT SAFETY SMART-TD is continuing its efforts to protect public transit workers, from taking action at the federal regulatory level to fighting for ballistic barriers on buses: youtu.be/EUWuNC0ZCmw?si…

Two years after the East Palestine, Ohio, disaster, laws meant to fix the situation remain stalled. With railroads prioritizing profits over safety, the call for federal action grows louder as communities and workers continue to suffer: smart-union.org/the-east-pales…

“Technology is not safer simply because it is technological. It is people that make the difference … There is no one better suited to drive every conversation and every effort towards safety than labor.” SMART-TD’s Jared Cassity brought the voice of railroaders to Capitol Hill!

On #MartinLutherKingJrDay, SMART commemorates the life of a man who devoted his life to civil rights, racial justice & equality for all. Dr. King explicitly connected the Civil Rights & labor movements; we are committed to following his example as we fight for a more just world.

“Under Amit’s leadership, the FRA became a true partner to railroaders,” said SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson. “He didn’t just hear us; he understood us. ... His respect for our members as professionals has truly been revolutionary.” smart-union.org/fra-administra…

Our @CaliforniaLabor family is standing with every worker and family impacted by the #lafires. Check out housing assistance, food assistance, and more emergency resources and union relief funds HERE➡️@LALabor @AFLCIO calaborfed.org/la-wildfire/

Yup, after they destroyed taxis, tried to kill public transit, screwed their drivers out of basic labor protections (and the state out of UI) — now they want to fully destroy driving jobs and force you into a driverless car. No thank you.

"The holiday season means different things to different people. But at its core, I believe it’s about our common humanity. As union members, that is one of our core values." Read General President Coleman's holiday message to members: smart-union.org/gp-colemans-20…

While we celebrate the holidays with our loved ones, striking workers are holding the line to fight for a better future. Workers from Amazon and Starbucks are both on strike and you can show your support today at events around the state. It’s always the season for solidarity!

HUGE WIN FOR WORKERS: The Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act (REEF) has PASSED! With today's vote, SMART-TD members have succeeded in righting a wrong that imposed an unfair tax on railroader retirement benefits. smart-union.org/smart-td-union…

Thank you City Attorney @DavidChiu for using the full powers of your office to prioritize labor law enforcement, hold bad actors accountable, and protect working people!

Doing last minute shopping for your loved ones? Make sure to #BuyUnion this holiday season!

Send Message to your Member of Congress and Ask Them to Sign the Discharge Petition for Rail Safety Act congressweb.com/SMART_Transpor…

For SMART-TD union bus operators, and railroaders nationwide, threats to Social Security loom large! smart-union.org/your-retiremen…

These selections were made by our state legislative boards and national leadership with careful consideration as to the candidates' track record regarding issues affecting your workplace. In short — who is with us and who is against us. smart-union.org/full-slate-of-…

Since 2021, SMART has worked with President Biden and Vice President Harris to advance policies that benefit our members: funding that saved members' pensions, laws that create union jobs and more. That's what pro-union looks like! Read more: smart-union.org/election-2024/

Last weekend, we looked at the stakes for rail safety this November. Today, we look at the Trump Project 2025's intent to gut public transit and jeopardize the jobs of our nation's bus and transit operators. SMART members and the communities we serve deserve better! #VoteUnion

The Trump Project 2025 agenda is an assault on our union, our industries and working Americans nationwide. On November 5, vote like your paycheck is at stake — because it is.