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Rail Safety Is Too Important For Corporate Discretion
A veteran Louisiana railroader dismantles the myth that safety mandates hurt efficiency, arguing from lived experience that federal rail safety rules exist because companies repeatedly choose profit over people when left to police themselves. Read on to see why rail workers, not think tanks or lobbyists, are the true experts on what it takes to keep crews and communities safe, and why the Rail Safety Act deserves a full vote in Congress. The post Rail Safety Is Too Important For Corporate Discretion appeared first on SMART Union. — Jan 30
Virginia 2-PC Law Could Become a Reality if We Act Now
After falling victim to former Governor Glenn Youngkin’s veto pen in 2024, legislation requiring a minimum two-person crew (2-PC) on freight trains is one step closer to becoming law in Virginia. With a new governor in office, the momentum is on our side —read on to learn how you can help get the bill over the finish line. The post Virginia 2-PC Law Could Become a Reality if We Act Now appeared first on SMART Union. — Jan 29
WATCH: Members Step Up to Take Care of Their Own
Faced with a life-altering amputation, Brother David Garringer (Local 1393, Buffalo) felt helpless for nearly two years. Things changed once the SMART Army heard about his situation and did what our union does best: step up and take care of our own. Read on to learn about the SMART Army and watch a video about how our brother benefited from their efforts. The post WATCH: Members Step Up to Take Care of Their Own appeared first on SMART Union. — Jan 28
Fighting for prevailing wage in the shop: Massachusetts union leader explains the offsite fabrication loophole
The SMART Northeast Regional Council is fighting to close the offsite fabrication loophole on prevailing wage projects in Mass., which currently enables bad-faith employers to pay shop workers less than what they deserve. The post Fighting for prevailing wage in the shop: Massachusetts union leader explains the offsite fabrication loophole appeared first on SMART Union. — Jan 28
Metro Micro Operators Overwhelmingly Ratify First Contract
Following productive negotiations, Metro Micro Operators have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement with Crosby Street Transit. SMART-TD congratulates these operators on their victory, which was achieved with the help of several union leaders. Read on for details. The post Metro Micro Operators Overwhelmingly Ratify First Contract appeared first on SMART Union. — Jan 27

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