Many questions and concerns have surfaced around the Union Pacific arbitration and mediation process, with rumors and misinformation spreading quickly. To ensure that members get the answers that they deserve directly, SMART-TD has set up a dedicated e-mail address where every inquiry will receive a timely response. Read on for details.
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— Sep 5
Two new SMART-TD backed laws in New Jersey reject “captive audience” meetings and ensure labor history is taught in New Jersey schools. Read on to learn how the Garden State is supporting their workers now and into the future.
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— Sep 5
Open enrollment for the Voluntary Income and Life Protection (VILP) has been extended through September 26. If you're thinking about enrolling, don't delay! Read on for more information about your coverage options.
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— Sep 5
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.
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— Sep 4
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.
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— Sep 3
