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Legislation Extends Stronger Safety Protections to Rail Workers in Rhode Island
Rhode Island could become the latest state to strengthen safety protections for our passenger rail members if a newly filed bill is approved by lawmakers. This mirrors a similar piece of legislation that passed in neighboring Massachusetts last year and was championed by SMART-TD. Read on for details. The post Legislation Extends Stronger Safety Protections to Rail Workers in Rhode Island appeared first on SMART Union. — Apr 22
A Bipartisan Push to Give Railroaders What We Have Earned
Bipartisan senators are pushing to boost Railroad Retirement Board funding so railroaders can access the benefits they’ve already earned, addressing delays, staffing shortages, and outdated systems. Read on to see how this impacts you. The post A Bipartisan Push to Give Railroaders What We Have Earned appeared first on SMART Union. — Apr 21
Local leaders work to strengthen SMART through organizing in Bottom-Up Organizing class
Organizing is the foundation of the labor movement, and it remains the key to SMART’s health and strength to this day. Bringing unorganized workers into our union is how we grow union density, maintain the health of our funds and build our strength at the bargaining table. For that reason, the SMART Education Department held its Bottom-Up Organizing class in St. Louis, Mo., during the week of April 13, 2026. The post Local leaders work to strengthen SMART through organizing in Bottom-Up Organizing class appeared first on SMART Union. — Apr 21
When SMART Speaks, Washington Listens
A key Capitol Hill discussion highlighted workers’ safety challenges in rail and transit, with SMART’s General President Michael Coleman informing key members of Congress on meaningful reforms our members are looking for. Read on to see how GP Coleman brought solutions, not just problems with him to D.C. The post When SMART Speaks, Washington Listens appeared first on SMART Union. — Apr 20
PRESS RELEASE: SMART-TD Sounds the Alarm On Barr Yard Job Cuts
A potential shutdown of historic Barr Yard in Chicago could jeopardize SMART-TD jobs, disrupt freight movement nationwide, and make public safety concerns worse. Workers warn of repeating one of Hunter Harrison’s epic failures. Read on to see what’s at stake for our Chicago brothers and sisters. The post PRESS RELEASE: SMART-TD Sounds the Alarm On Barr Yard Job Cuts appeared first on SMART Union. — Apr 17

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