Category: Transportation
Tenacity Yields Strong Contract for Local 1909 School Bus Drivers
Boosting pay and benefits without giving up anything in return, the members of Local 1909 (St. Andrews, California) who drive for First Student ratified a new, three-year contract earlier this week. Read on to learn more details about the agreement.
Natick Station Reopens in Massachusetts
At the August 11 reopening of the Natick Center train station in Massachusetts, state leaders, including the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, welcomed SMART-TD representatives to celebrate major accessibility upgrades that enhance safety, comfort, and service for all riders. The event underscored our union’s respected role as a trusted voice for rail and transit issues, working directly with decision-makers to strengthen public transit and protect good rail jobs across the state.
Is Your Family Paying the Price for Your Job?
SMART-TD members often avoid using the mental health benefits we’ve fought for, leaving stress and burnout to spill over onto our families. Getting unbiased, confidential help protects our own well-being and the people we care about most.
Transit Funding Crisis Deepens
In the four months since SMART-TD sounded the alarm about the growing transit funding crisis across the US the problem has gotten worse. Few solutions have been approved and more cities face transit troubles of their own. Read on for details.
Submit Your Local Pride T-Shirt Design Ideas by August 20!
Share your local pride and compete for free shirts for your local in SMART-TD's first ever Local Pride T-shirt Contest. Don't delay: the last day to submit entries is next Wednesday, August 20! Read on for submission instructions and details on what prizes await the winners.
UPDATE: Hotel Reservation Deadline Extended for Anaheim Regional Training Seminar
If you plan on attending the Anaheim Regional Training Seminar (RTS) next month and have not booked your hotel room, the last day to lock in the discounted rate has been extended until Monday, August 18. Read on for more last-minute registration details.
New SMART Union Mobile App Update Available
Several new features are now available on the SMART Union Mobile App, including message notifications and Digital TD Membership Cards. To access all the newly released updates, you need to make sure you’re using the latest version of the app. Read on for step-by-step instructions.
Support SMART-TD Brother Who Lost His Leg in Denver Derailment
Brother Brian Malleck of Local 626 (McCook, Nebraska) lost a leg in a Denver switching yard when the car he was riding derailed. This life-altering injury could have happened to any of us. Consider donating to help Malleck and his family recover from this tragedy.