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Local #823 member killed in on-duty collision
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the tragic passing of SMART-TD member and Union Pacific Conductor Phillip Araujo. As recently reported, he and his engineer, Clay Burt, lost their lives when their train collided with a tractor-trailer in Pecos City, Texas. Brother Ryan Monts of BLET Division 212 has started a GoFundMe account to support the families of Araujo and Brother Burt. The post Local #823 member killed in on-duty collision appeared first on SMART Union. — Dec 20
“Three Pack” attacks: SMART councils meet to fortify union in California
The Recruitment and Retention, Roofing and Building Enclosure, and Production Workers and Sign Councils met in Cathedral City, California, in December 2024. Dubbed the “Three Pack Attack,” the council meetings convened sheet metal and transportation leaders from all over North America to focus on both holistic challenges and specific industry landscapes. The post “Three Pack” attacks: SMART councils meet to fortify union in California appeared first on SMART Union. — Dec 20
The Safety Of Our BNSF Brothers And Sisters Is Not For Sale!
Join SMART-TD in challenging BNSF’s request to continue to degrade our safety! If it isn’t safe enough for passengers, it isn’t safe enough for us! The post The Safety Of Our BNSF Brothers And Sisters Is Not For Sale! appeared first on SMART Union. — Dec 20
Tragic Collision in Pecos, Texas Claims Two Lives
A collision between a Union Pacific train and a tractor-trailer in Pecos, Texas, on December 18 resulted in the deaths of two railroad workers. SMART-TD extends condolences to the victims' families and to Local 823 in their time of grieving. The post Tragic Collision in Pecos, Texas Claims Two Lives appeared first on SMART Union. — Dec 19
SMART-TD union announces the passage of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act (REEF)
After years of work, SMART-TD's Safety and Legislative Department is celebrating the passage of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act (REEF). With today's vote, our members have succeeded in righting a wrong that imposed an unfair and unintended tax on railroader retirement benefits. The post SMART-TD union announces the passage of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act (REEF) appeared first on SMART Union. — Dec 18

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