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Legislation that requires a minimum two-person crew (2-PC) on Virginia’s freight trains passed the House on January 28 and now heads to the Senate. Approved by a vote of 65-31 and supported by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, the bill now awaits its first hearing in the Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. Act now to help ensure that it reaches the governor’s desk. Tell your…
When Brother David Garringer (Local 1393, Buffalo, NY) suffered a devastating, on-the-job injury, his life was turned upside-down. After five surgeries, doctors told him this past November that his leg would need to be amputated below the knee and prescribed a motorized wheelchair custom-built for his 6’8” frame. There was a major problem: his house wasn’t accessibility-friendly, and his amputation date was getting closer. “I didn’t see any…
Metro Micro Operators have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement. SMART-TD congratulates the Metro Micro Operators on this important milestone achieved with Crosby Street Transit. Crosby Street Transit assumed operations of the Metro Micro service in 2025. Productive negotiations on a new contract commenced shortly thereafter, allowing for a smooth transition and…
An upcoming documentary shines a spotlight on San Francisco’s School Bus Operators as they literally “took the wheel” of their union and made their mark on labor history. Set against the backdrop of the turbulent 1970s, “School Bus Movie” takes an in-depth look at the drivers’ fight to be paid their worth and treated with the dignity and respect that were rightfully theirs. Watch the trailer…
As a fourth-generation railroader who hired on with Union Pacific in 2002, Brother Chris Christianson (Local 1545, Monroe, LA) knows firsthand the threats rail workers face. These dangers have been emphasized even more through his roles as the Louisiana Safety & Legislative Director and as a member of our union’s National Safety Team. “I like…