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SMART-TD Ready For 2025 Rail Negotiations SMART-TD is filing Section 6 notices with the railroads, outlining their priorities for the 2025 national agreement negotiations. Over 1,600 member suggestions were reviewed to define key issues for negotiation, including wages, healthcare, attendance policies, and paid leave, with the final draft reflecting a collaborative, member-driven process. Three of the six Class I railroads are already negotiating independently, while the others will meet with us to reach a standard agreement. The post SMART-TD Ready For 2025 Rail Negotiations appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 7
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SMART statement on 2024 U.S. presidential election results No matter what happens after January 2025, know this: SMART will continue to fight tirelessly on behalf of members and their families. As SMART General President Michael Coleman said in the leadup to Election Day: “We must remember that, at the end of the day, we are all brothers and sisters. As long as we have each other’s back, we will continue our forward march to secure the rights and dignity of all working people.” The post SMART statement on 2024 U.S. presidential election results appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 7
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2025 And Beyond: The Road Ahead Following the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, the SMART-TD railroad and transit union commends President-Elect Donald Trump on the success of his bid for re-election. SMART-TD will remain relentless, in our locals, in the coming national negotiations, and in the legislature. Our commitment to advocating for the needs of working people has not and will not be swayed by electoral outcomes. The post 2025 And Beyond: The Road Ahead appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 6
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DIPP Raises Maximum Benefit To $300/Day! New Maximum Daily Benefit Available for DIPP Participants Starting Jan. 1, 2025 SMART Transportation Division and the Trustees of the Discipline Income Protection Program (DIPP) are pleased to announce a new benefit level for program participants. Beginning January 1, 2025, participants can elect a monthly daily benefit of $300 for only $96. SMART sponsors DIPP, […] The post DIPP Raises Maximum Benefit To $300/Day! appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 5
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TWU’s SEPTA Workers May Strike In Philadelphia On Nov. 7, 2024 Philadelphia, PA – A potential strike by members of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) could disrupt public transportation services in Philadelphia starting at 12:01 AM on Thursday, November 7. The announcement comes as TWU members express their discontent over ongoing negotiations with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). SMART-TD Alternate Vice President Anthony Petty, […] The post TWU’s SEPTA Workers May Strike In Philadelphia On Nov. 7, 2024 appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 5