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SMART-TD Honors the Retirement of Brother Greg Hynes: A Visionary, a Fighter, and a Legend
June 30 marks the end of an era as SMART-TD National Safety & Legislative Director Greg Hynes retires. From his tireless efforts fighting for our members in Washington, D.C., to his contributions to the punk music scene, read on to learn more about our union's resident renaissance man. The post SMART-TD Honors the Retirement of Brother Greg Hynes: A Visionary, a Fighter, and a Legend appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 30
SMART-TD Calls on U.S. Senate to Support the Cantwell Amendment and Protect Rail Workers
A new amendment introduced by Senator Maria Cantwell would ensure railroaders are included in the proposed overtime tax deduction, correcting a major oversight in the Senate’s current spending bill. A vote is imminent; ask your Senator to support Amendment #2613 NOW. Help keep railroaders from being overtaxed when we are overworked. The post SMART-TD Calls on U.S. Senate to Support the Cantwell Amendment and Protect Rail Workers appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 30
Yardmaster Protection Act Introduced
The Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2025 has been officially introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. If passed and signed into law, Yardmasters would enjoy the same maximum of 12 hours of service as the T&E crews. Read on to learn more about the Act, why it is important, and who is supporting it in the legislature. The post Yardmaster Protection Act Introduced appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 27
PHOTO GALLERY: 2025 Denver Regional Training Seminar
This week, over 300 SMART-TD brothers and sisters gathered in Denver for our second Regional Training Seminar (RTS) of the year. Scroll through our photo gallery for a digital recap of yet another successful example of this union's commitment to education, empowerment, and solidarity. The post PHOTO GALLERY: 2025 Denver Regional Training Seminar appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 27
Fighting for Stronger Heat Protections for Rail Workers
As temperatures soar, railroaders are challenged to stay safe on the job. OSHA is considering a new rule intended to prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses. SMART-TD presented the reality of what it means to walk a long train or idle for hours with a broken AC. Read on to hear what was said and where we go from here. The post Fighting for Stronger Heat Protections for Rail Workers appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 26

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