"This cannot stand. We cannot have government agents killing people in the street. We cannot have people afraid to go to work because of what’s happening outside their doors. We cannot sit back and let government agencies dictate the everyday lives of working people without facing any consequences."
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— Jan 27
A new documentary features the members of Local 1741 (San Francisco) and their role in an important time period in labor history. “School Bus Movie” explores San Francisco School Bus Operators’ fight for justice in the 1970s. Directed by the son of a retired SMART-TD member, the documentary makes it clear that the struggles and lessons from the past still hold true today. Read on to learn more about the film and its SMART-TD connection.
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— Jan 26
Dedicated to protecting SMART-TD members on and off the job, Louisiana State Safety & Legislative Director Chris Christianson brings a safety-first mindset to everything he does. In addition to advocating for safer railroads, he works with American Journey Financial Life (AJFL) to help provide our members with another layer of protection when the unexpected happens. Read on and watch the SMART News clip to learn how Christianson’s commitment to safety extends beyond the workplace.
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— Jan 23
Here is a conservative and fair snapshot of what railroading paid at a Class I railroad in 2024. It doesn’t rely on overtime assumptions or best-case scenarios. It is just complete, verifiable data. So when you're at the bar and hear the longshoremen bragging about the $65/per hour they are going to make in 2030, just know that you were pulling in $73.16 two years ago and have had two raises since.
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— Jan 22
After SMART-TD member Dave Garringer suffered a life-threatening injury on the job, he "didn't see any light" at the end of the tunnel. That's when the Local 71 SMART Army showed up to build a custom wheelchair ramp for their brother in need; now, "we're not in a tunnel anymore," Garringer said.
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— Jan 22
