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National Rail Negotiation Update  Our Section 6 notices have been finalized and are in the process of being filed with the railroads, which list our priorities for the next round of national agreement negotiations. These notices are formal proclamations of bargaining issues that the parties intend to raise in negotiations that will begin on or…

SMART-TD is taking action to confront the rise of transit assaults with the launch of our new Assault Reporting Form. We can fight for real change when we can present our own proof of verbal and physical assaults that we face in the line of duty. Our online form, available through the SMART app or…

When it comes to election recommendations, the only driver for SMART-TD is whether the candidate is WITH US or AGAINST US. We only look at transportation and labor issues. We do our homework on every candidate and evaluate their voting record to determine if a candidate is on our side. Political party has zero bearing on…

For SMART-TD union bus operators, and railroaders nationwide, threats to Social Security loom large   In a recent Washington Post article, it was reported that the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan group aimed at opposing the federal deficit, stated that “A new report projects that the Social Security Trust Fund might run out…

Prior to the Nov. 5, 2024, election, your union has endorsed the following candidates to represent workers’ interests in Washington, D.C. These selections were made by SMART Transportation Division 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…