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Input from hybrid rail workers/volunteer firefighters needed
At the scene of a derailment, there is no substitute for the knowledge and experience of conductors as well as firefighters. In our current national climate, government and media attention are on the topic of derailments and the emergency response to them. SMART Transportation Division needs to hear from our members who have a background […] The post Input from hybrid rail workers/volunteer firefighters needed appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 11
Tentative agreement secured to provide paid sick leave to thousands of UP workers
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers — Transportation Division (SMART-TD) is proud to announce a Tentative Agreement (TA) has been reached with the Union Pacific Railroad that, among other things, provides paid sick leave to about 6,000 of UP’s conductors and trainmen. SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson is […] The post Tentative agreement secured to provide paid sick leave to thousands of UP workers appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 10
TD Toledo Regional Training Seminar registration is now open
Registration has opened for SMART Transportation Division’s Regional Training Seminar (RTS) to take place Oct. 3 through 6, 2023, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Toledo, Ohio. Attending an RTS is an exciting opportunity for local leadership and members to engage one on one with union experts to help fulfill the need for live, in-person […] The post TD Toledo Regional Training Seminar registration is now open appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 10
SMART News episode 10 features Local 19 member on Biden endorsement, coverage of railroad victories, GP Coleman’s visit to Tenn. megaproject and more
SMART released the latest episode of SMART News on Thursday, July 6. Episode 10 features an interview with Local 19 apprentice Elena Farina on the Biden administration; coverage of SMART General President Mike Coleman’s visit to Ford Blue Oval City in Tennessee; an overview of SMART-TD’s recently negotiated railroad agreements, which include paid leave; infrastructure […] The post SMART News episode 10 features Local 19 member on Biden endorsement, coverage of railroad victories, GP Coleman’s visit to Tenn. megaproject and more appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 6
Alaska’s most-popular shore excursion RR authorizes strike
SKAGWAY, Alaska (July 6, 2023) — SMART Transportation Division (SMART-TD) Local 1626, which represents operating personnel for the White Pass & Yukon Route (WPYR), authorized a strike late last week. The labor union and railroad have negotiated for nearly six years and have been unable to resolve disputes on wages, healthcare, workforce reduction and safety. […] The post Alaska’s most-popular shore excursion RR authorizes strike appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 6

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