We say: ‘No crew, no engine, NO WAY that’s safe!’

Genesee and Wyoming (G&W) railroad, the parent of the Heart of Georgia Railroad and Georgia Central Railway, and their partner, Parallel Systems Inc., are attempting to begin testing fully autonomous train cars. Their experimental, self-propelled container cars pose many problems and, if successful, will threaten many union-protected jobs. SMART-TD shared our concerns at their first…


March 15th 2024
New report blows the whistle on railroads who cover up injuries and death

Investigative journalist Topher Sanders released a report on ProPublica today where he reveals how multiple injuries and fatalities were swept under the rug by Class I carriers BNSF, Union Pacific, CSX and Norfolk Southern. The article goes into detail on stories common to us in the industry. Jared Cassity, SMART-TD Alternate National Legislative Director, helped…


March 14th 2024
Youngkin vetos Virginia two-person freight crew bill

As the clock was running out for him to act Friday night, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin decided he was against public safety, common sense and protecting Virginia railroad workers’ jobs and pensions. He vetoed a bill that required a minimum two-person crew on Virginia’s freight trains. Fortunately, the clock is also running out on his…


March 13th 2024
REEF Act passes in Senate committee

Visit the Legislative Action Center to tell your member of Congress to back the REEF Act The SMART Transportation Division is one step closer to closing a federal loophole that has been taking money away from railroaders who are out of work due to furlough, sickness, or injury. An out-of-date federal statute has allowed the…


March 12th 2024
SMART-TD provides focused training for bus and transit officers

SMART continues to place the needs of transit workers front and center with a first-of-its-kind exclusive training session. Bus and transit officers shared strategies and learned new techniques at the Transportation Division Albuquerque Regional Training Seminar (RTS) that wrapped up March 7. Bus Department Vice President James Sandoval (Local 23, Santa Cruz, Calif.) led the…


March 11th 2024