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Serious Concerns Raised as Two Short-Lines Petition for One-Person Train Crews
With two carriers petitioning the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for one-person train crews, SMART-TD is sounding the alarm on what this would mean for rail safety and the two-year-old federal rule that was crafted from input across a broad range of stakeholders, including our union. Read on to see our full response. The post Serious Concerns Raised as Two Short-Lines Petition for One-Person Train Crews appeared first on SMART Union. — May 20
General President Coleman’s statement on White House support for Railway Safety Act
On May 19, 2026, United States President Donald Trump endorsed the Railway Safety Act, urging congressmembers to include the legislation in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill. Read SMART General President Michael Coleman's statement in response. The post General President Coleman’s statement on White House support for Railway Safety Act appeared first on SMART Union. — May 20
RRB’s Statements of Service Set to Arrive Soon
During the first half of June, railroaders will receive their Form BA-6, Certificate of Service Months and Compensation, from the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). This information determines whether employees qualify for benefits and the amount of those benefits. Read on for important details that you need to know. The post RRB’s Statements of Service Set to Arrive Soon appeared first on SMART Union. — May 19
Special Focus: How governmental decision-making has made life less affordable for SMART members and families
Despite the power of our contracts, SMART members and families still find themselves impacted by what has been called “the affordability crisis.” And in the United States, recent policies made by Congress and the federal government are consistently making life less affordable for working Americans, according to the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). The post Special Focus: How governmental decision-making has made life less affordable for SMART members and families appeared first on SMART Union. — May 19
SMART members are the mission
General President's Message The post SMART members are the mission appeared first on SMART Union. — May 19

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