SMART Transportation Division

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-…

@PASSNational @smartunionworks Representing rail, bus, mass transit, and other transportation workers on our Executive Committee is @smartunionTD President Jeremy Ferguson. We are proud to recognize him this #TransportationTuesday!

We are calling all available members to join forces with our 500 dedicated SMART-TD brothers and sisters at the MBTA commuter Railroad operated by Keolis in Boston, Massachusetts. smart-union.org/boston-rally-t…

Hundreds of rail workers gathered in Houston to discuss labor issues across organizations at the annual Texas rally. Attendees enjoyed great food, great fellowship, and prepared to face our shared challenges with a renewed sense of solidarity. smart-union.org/annual-rally-b…

SMART-TD, SHERROD BROWN TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT OH JOBS CSX recently unveiled a plan to change how the carrier moves freight between Chicago and the east coast — a plan that would have closed down operations in Cleveland's Collinwood Yard, forcing more than 120 SMART-TD members to either relocate or leave the industry (and their pensions) behind. That's when SMART-TD leaders enlisted the help of Senator Sherrod Brown, who stepped in and helped protect our members' jobs.

In a letter to SMART-TD members, Marty Oberman, retired chair of the Surface Transportation Board. “The protections of rail workers … depends a lot on whether these important offices are filled by a worker-oriented administration." smart-union.org/oberman-to-td-…

Like other federal agencies, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has been operating under a continuing resolution since October 1, 2024, the start of fiscal year (FY) 2025. This affects rail unemployment, sickness and customer service for retirees. smart-union.org/rrb-operating-…

Great news for railroad workers! Starting in 2025, monthly health and wellness contributions will drop by 10.2% because of fewer claims filed in 2024. This landmark achievement is a testament to the hard work and responsible choices of our members! smart-union.org/hw-cost-decrea…

The TD Disaster Relief Fund and SMART Disaster Relief are working to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene. Please donate if able or reach out if assistance is needed. smart-union.org/assistance-nee…

Action may close port terminals from Maine to Houston as longshoremen demand their fair share of profits, quality of life and protection from automation. While we can’t join them, we can support their action. smart-union.org/smart-td-stand…

Our multi-year effort to protect our bus and transit membership takes a significant step ahead when FTA announces its first directive to stop operator assaults. smart-union.org/smart-td-trans…

A new 7-year agreement delivers improved pay, training and healthcare to over 2,100 SMART-TD members. smart-union.org/amtrak-agreeme…

On Sept. 23, 2024, we, the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA), and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) jointly endorsed Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate. smart-union.org/smart-td-atda-…?

Trump restated his plan to appoint tech innovator Elon Musk to lead a government efficiency commission. With a history of automation, harsh working conditions and thinly veiled union busting, will pushing self-driving buses or robot trains be far behind? smart-union.org/if-musk-become…

Coverage of the leadership change at the helm of Norfolk Southern has focused on share prices and other financial affairs — but what about safety initiatives, the progress made with labor and the business of railroading? smart-union.org/alan-shaw-out-…

Conductor Austin Raysby died while in service for Union Pacific last week. An online fundraiser has been established by the union to assist his family in their time of loss. smart-union.org/fundraiser-est…

CN sent their crews rolling through communities without access to essential safety documents after a failed software upgrade. smart-union.org/crews-run-blin…

Joshua Bates, a member of Local 496 in Ohio, died while on the job of a heart attack. A fundraiser has been established by his union family for his wife and three children. smart-union.org/fundraiser-est…

“This new law represents a new day in Arizona. If you put your hands on a SMART-TD member or any transit professional, you’re going to have to face real consequences.” —SMART-TD Transit Union’s Arizona Safety and Legislative Director Scott Jones smart-union.org/smart-td-celeb…