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SMART-TD AND CSX CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF SUCCESS The CSX RedBlock program, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in November of 2024. It allows employees to confidentially seek help for substance abuse without fear of company punishment, ensuring the well-being of workers and the safety of the railroad community. The program has successfully supported over 48,000 members and is still going strong! The post SMART-TD AND CSX CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF SUCCESS appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 8
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SMART-TD Local 622 Supports Our Nation’s Veterans! SMART-TD is always proud to support a good cause, and there is no better cause than supporting our returning veterans. On October 12, 2024, Local 622 participated in the First Annual Dovetail Landing Rockin For Recovery Fall Festival, helping raise awareness and support for its vital services to veterans. Thank you, Sergeant Stephen Henderson and all the members of Local 622 for your active support of our nation's veterans. The post SMART-TD Local 622 Supports Our Nation’s Veterans! appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 8
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SMART-TD Ready For 2025 Rail Negotiations SMART-TD is filing Section 6 notices with the railroads, outlining their priorities for the 2025 national agreement negotiations. Over 1,600 member suggestions were reviewed to define key issues for negotiation, including wages, healthcare, attendance policies, and paid leave, with the final draft reflecting a collaborative, member-driven process. Three of the six Class I railroads are already negotiating independently, while the others will meet with us to reach a standard agreement. The post SMART-TD Ready For 2025 Rail Negotiations appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 7
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SMART statement on 2024 U.S. presidential election results No matter what happens after January 2025, know this: SMART will continue to fight tirelessly on behalf of members and their families. As SMART General President Michael Coleman said in the leadup to Election Day: “We must remember that, at the end of the day, we are all brothers and sisters. As long as we have each other’s back, we will continue our forward march to secure the rights and dignity of all working people.” The post SMART statement on 2024 U.S. presidential election results appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 7
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2025 And Beyond: The Road Ahead Following the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, the SMART-TD railroad and transit union commends President-Elect Donald Trump on the success of his bid for re-election. SMART-TD will remain relentless, in our locals, in the coming national negotiations, and in the legislature. Our commitment to advocating for the needs of working people has not and will not be swayed by electoral outcomes. The post 2025 And Beyond: The Road Ahead appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 6