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New Business Managers class helps local leaders fight for members across North America
During the week of November 17, 2025, new local union leaders gathered in St. Louis, Mo., for the SMART Education Department’s New Business Managers class. The class — extended to five days for 2025 — focused on management of a local union by looking at all its parts and functions: leadership, staff, representation, resources, trust funds, organizing and community relationships. The post New Business Managers class helps local leaders fight for members across North America appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 24
Rail Trespassing and Suicide Fatalities Up 70%
Trespasser and suicide-related incidents now account for 50 percent of all transit-related fatalities reported in 2024. Between 2016 and 2024, these events have risen sharply, with major incidents up 71 percent, fatalities up 70 percent, and injuries up 65 percent. The Federal Transit Administration has issued new recommendations for transit agencies to confront this crisis, along with resources for railroaders who are forced to contend with the aftermath of these incidents. The post Rail Trespassing and Suicide Fatalities Up 70% appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 24
SMART relaunches podcast for members with season focused on mental health
SMART has officially relaunched the Talking SMART podcast, newly focused on providing information, resources and stories that are relevant to members and their families. The first-ever season of Talking SMART will focus on mental health, with episodes diving into the concept of mental wellness, what different types of mental illness look like, resources available to members and more. The post SMART relaunches podcast for members with season focused on mental health appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 24
Talking SMART, Season 1 Episode 1: Talking about mental health and member resources with Chris Carlough
This is the first episode in the first-ever themed season of Talking SMART, which will focus on mental health. Over the course of the season, SMART members and guests will dive into the concept of mental wellness, what different types of mental illness can look like, the resources available to members and their families and much more. Listen to the first episode today, featuring SMART Director of Wellness and Mental Health Support Chris Carlough. The post Talking SMART, Season 1 Episode 1: Talking about mental health and member resources with Chris Carlough appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 24
New Jersey Governor-Elect Sherrill Names SMART-TD’s Ron Sabol to Transition Team
Many public officials like having unions around to better understand the real-world issues affecting working families, but New Jersey Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill wants us around when it’s time to form public policy, too. Sherrill has appointed SMART-TD New Jersey/Delaware Safety and Legislative Director Ron Sabol to her transition team, acknowledging the value of the hands, minds, and experience represented by the men and women who move freight, passengers, and communities safely across New Jersey. Read on to learn more about Sabol's appointment and what it means for all of us. The post New Jersey Governor-Elect Sherrill Names SMART-TD’s Ron Sabol to Transition Team appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 21

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