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FRA Expands Bridge Safety Oversight
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is expanding its bridge safety oversight by training 163 additional inspectors, boosting coverage from just six to 169 nationwide. SMART-TD’s National Safety and Legislative Director Jared Cassity played a key role in shaping the decision, stressing that protecting rail workers and the public depends on the structural integrity of the bridges America’s trains cross. The post FRA Expands Bridge Safety Oversight appeared first on SMART Union. — Sep 4
Rep. Lawler’s Transit Funding Flexibility Act of 2025 receives SMART-TD Endorsement
Republican Congressman Mike Lawler’s Transit Funding Flexibility Act of 2025 would let cities use existing federal transit grants on payroll as well as infrastructure. Read on to see why it earned SMART-TD’s endorsement and how the bill offers a lifeline to our members in places like Philadelphia and Chicago. The post Rep. Lawler’s Transit Funding Flexibility Act of 2025 receives SMART-TD Endorsement appeared first on SMART Union. — Sep 3
Join Railroaders from Across the Country for Houston Rail Labor Solidarity Rally!
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Houston Rail Labor Solidarity Rally, which is just over a month away. This annual gathering brings together hundreds of railroad workers and union leaders for a celebration of the power of our collective action. Read on to learn more about this year’s rally and RSVP! The post Join Railroaders from Across the Country for Houston Rail Labor Solidarity Rally! appeared first on SMART Union. — Sep 3
Registration Open for Atlanta Regional Training Seminar
Registration is open for the Atlanta Regional Training Seminar (RTS), which is set for October 27-30. Space is already filling up quickly, so please make sure to secure your spot and book your hotel room now. Read on for registration details. The post Registration Open for Atlanta Regional Training Seminar appeared first on SMART Union. — Sep 2
SMART Railroad, Mechanical and Engineering Department members on Union Pacific unanimously ratify tentative agreement
After the SMART Railroad, Mechanical and Engineering Department (SMART-MD) reached a tentative agreement for SMART-MD members working on Union Pacific Railroad (UP), the American Arbitration Association has finalized the vote count and advised that members ratified their agreement unanimously. The post SMART Railroad, Mechanical and Engineering Department members on Union Pacific unanimously ratify tentative agreement appeared first on SMART Union. — Sep 2

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