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When Lives Are on the Line, Qualifications Must Mean Something
Border policy, English proficiency, and meaningful FRA certification drive proposed safety reforms that SMART-TD has been advocating for. Read on to see what is being done to ensure that being an FRA-Certified Railroader in this country is something worthy of respect. The post When Lives Are on the Line, Qualifications Must Mean Something appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 31
UPDATE: Hotel Reservation Deadline for Baltimore Regional Training Extended Until August 7
If you plan on attending the upcoming Baltimore Regional Training Seminar (RTS) and have not booked your hotel room, the last day to lock in the discounted rate has been extended until Friday, August 7. Read on for more last-minute registration details. The post UPDATE: Hotel Reservation Deadline for Baltimore Regional Training Extended Until August 7 appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 31
PRESS RELEASE: SMART members at Alstom LA Metrolink deliver overwhelming ratification of new collective bargaining agreement
The members of SMART Railroad, Mechanical and Engineering Department (SMART-MD) Local 434 employed by Alstom on the Los Angeles Metrolink have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement. The new four-year contract delivers a total of 22% in general wage increases, $5,000 total in lump sum bonuses and substantial improvements to the members’ health and welfare benefits and monthly contributions. The post PRESS RELEASE: SMART members at Alstom LA Metrolink deliver overwhelming ratification of new collective bargaining agreement appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 30
SMART-TD Praises Committee Approval of Key Railroad Retirement Legislation
Bipartisan legislation that brings much needed changes to the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) and ensures the agency’s financial stability cleared a key committee hurdle on July 30. Read on for details. The post SMART-TD Praises Committee Approval of Key Railroad Retirement Legislation appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 30
Preliminary Injunction Issued To SMART-TD Members On CSXT To Refrain From Self-Help
A judge has issued a preliminary injunction (PI) to SMART-TD members working on CSXT. Read the full document. The post Preliminary Injunction Issued To SMART-TD Members On CSXT To Refrain From Self-Help appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 30

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