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Railroad discipline increases – DIPP can see you through
The annual slowdown in freight traffic brings a historic increase in discipline cases. The railroads are moving to cut their headcount, while also dodging blame for the poorer service this causes. SMART-TD is here to help challenge these claims and to provide income protection while they move through mediation. The post Railroad discipline increases – DIPP can see you through appeared first on SMART Union. — Jan 22
New Social Security Fairness Act benefits retired railroad workers
Signed on January 5, the Social Security Fairness Act will impact many SMART-TD members and their families. Read on to learn more about the specifics of this new law, including if the repealed reductions apply to your individual situation. The post New Social Security Fairness Act benefits retired railroad workers appeared first on SMART Union. — Jan 21
Brother Charles “Chuck” Cheek Passes Away After Battling Stage 4 Cancer
After a hard-fought battle against Stage 4 cancer, Brother Charles "Chuck" Cheek passed away last month at the age of 53. Read on to hear how our SMART-TD union family came together to assist with his mounting medical expenses and show what solidarity is all about. The post Brother Charles “Chuck” Cheek Passes Away After Battling Stage 4 Cancer appeared first on SMART Union. — Jan 20
With a unanimous vote, Wilmington Terminal Railroad joins SMART-TD
Following a unanimous vote, Wilmington Terminal Railroad is the newest addition to the SMART-TD family! Read on to learn why the workers’ journey to union membership was anything but easy and how long they fought for a voice on the job. The post With a unanimous vote, Wilmington Terminal Railroad joins SMART-TD appeared first on SMART Union. — Jan 17
SMART members fight for a just future at Martin Luther King Conference
Members of the SMART RISE Committee attended the 2025 Martin Luther King Conference in Austin, Texas, in January, building solidarity with fellow union members as we look to strengthen our movements. The post SMART members fight for a just future at Martin Luther King Conference appeared first on SMART Union. — Jan 17

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