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Report Blocked Crossings with New FRA Digital Tool
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has rolled out a new tool that makes it easy to report blocked railroad crossings and analyze the impact they have on communities. Read on to find out what information is being collected and how you can use the Incident Reporter. The post Report Blocked Crossings with New FRA Digital Tool appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 25
LAST CALL: Submit Your Photos for 2026 Calendar Today!
You only have one month left to submit your photos for SMART-TD’S 2026 calendar! Don’t forget to look over this helpful guide of tips and reminders before you send us your images. We look forward to seeing your submissions! The post LAST CALL: Submit Your Photos for 2026 Calendar Today! appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 25
Heroic Act on the Rails: SMART-TD Brother Burned while Saving Crewmate
SMART-TD member John Hedgepeth suffered third-degree burns and broken ribs while saving his engineer’s life during a Norfolk Southern derailment in Indiana. Now Hedgepeth, a U.S. Marine veteran, needs our help. If you can, please pitch in to support Brother Hedgepeth and his family by contributing to the fundraiser organized by Local 490. The post Heroic Act on the Rails: SMART-TD Brother Burned while Saving Crewmate appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 24
Unions Join Together to Fix Overtime Tax Loophole for Transportation Workers
Railroad and transportation unions are turning up the heat on Congress to fix a mistake in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that’s cheating SMART-TD members out of big overtime tax breaks. In a powerful joint letter, unions demand a fix so every rail worker who puts in long hours gets the money and respect they deserve. The post Unions Join Together to Fix Overtime Tax Loophole for Transportation Workers appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 23
Department of Transportation cancels more than $300 million in funding for Mass. megaproject
A $2 billion megaproject that was set to create more than 3,000 union jobs in Massachusetts, including for SMART sheet metal workers, is under threat after Congress passed the 2025 tax bill, which President Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025. The post Department of Transportation cancels more than $300 million in funding for Mass. megaproject appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 23

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