Boosting pay and benefits without giving up anything in return, the members of Local 1909 (St. Andrews, California) who drive for First Student ratified a new, three-year contract earlier this week. Read on to learn more details about the agreement.
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— Aug 15
At the August 11 reopening of the Natick Center train station in Massachusetts, state leaders, including the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, welcomed SMART-TD representatives to celebrate major accessibility upgrades that enhance safety, comfort, and service for all riders. The event underscored our union’s respected role as a trusted voice for rail and transit issues, working directly with decision-makers to strengthen public transit and protect good rail jobs across the state.
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— Aug 15
SMART-TD members often avoid using the mental health benefits we’ve fought for, leaving stress and burnout to spill over onto our families. Getting unbiased, confidential help protects our own well-being and the people we care about most.
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— Aug 14
In the four months since SMART-TD sounded the alarm about the growing transit funding crisis across the US the problem has gotten worse. Few solutions have been approved and more cities face transit troubles of their own. Read on for details.
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— Aug 12
Share your local pride and compete for free shirts for your local in SMART-TD's first ever Local Pride T-shirt Contest. Don't delay: the last day to submit entries is next Wednesday, August 20! Read on for submission instructions and details on what prizes await the winners.
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— Aug 12
