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Fight for Fairness: Help advocate for safety in rail and transit
We need your help fighting a "winter flurry” of rule change requests that will erode our safety on the job. Proposals by BNSF, CPKC and an Association of American Railroads proposal are up for grabs. Learn what’s at stake and what you can do today to help The post Fight for Fairness: Help advocate for safety in rail and transit appeared first on SMART Union. — Dec 2
General President Coleman’s Thanksgiving message to members
"Today is a day to gather with those we hold dear. From the essential workers who manufacture, build and install the HVAC systems that keep our air clean and healthy, to the railroaders and transit operators who literally keep our supply chain moving — and who, even today, are transporting passengers and freight where they need to be — we know just how valuable these moments are." The post General President Coleman’s Thanksgiving message to members appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 28
LA safety innovations lead the nation!
Groundbreaking initiatives in Los Angeles set new national safety standards in 2024 for bus and transit professionals across the U.S. SMART-TD's LACMTA General Committee (GO-875) continues to lead the way forward. The post LA safety innovations lead the nation! appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 27
From The Ballast: Editorial By Wes Ekstedt, 13-year member of Local 445 (Galesburg, Illinois)
We have seen the reach of corporate interests increase and the consequences have had a negative influence. Some may think that Trump will help. Some may think the Democrats are the answer. I believe both of those groups are wrong. We will have battles that will decide not only our safety, but the existence of our positions. We will not win those battles if we allow division among ourselves. The post From The Ballast: Editorial By Wes Ekstedt, 13-year member of Local 445 (Galesburg, Illinois) appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 26
OSHA: Strengthen whistleblower protections for Railroaders
"We are here to fight for our members... Railroad workers face harassment, demotion, and even firing for reporting unsafe conditions. This must stop, or it will continue to put both workers and the public at risk," Jared Cassity, SMART-TD Deputy National Director of Safety and Legislative Affairs, remarked in a recent meeting with OSHA and the FRA. The post OSHA: Strengthen whistleblower protections for Railroaders appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 25

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