When a funding cliff threatened the well-being of SMART members and working families in Chicagoland, organized labor stepped up, eventually winning a funding bill that helps provide security and stability moving forward.
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— Dec 17
The Moving Transit Forward Act reignites interest in helping transit agencies meet operational and security shortfalls. The act taps into a funding mechanism that already provides grants to city transit systems. Read on to learn more about the Act and SMART-TD's support.
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— Dec 16
Brother Steven “Baby Crowe” Crowe II (Local 1422, Los Angeles, CA) lost his life on the job on Dec. 3, 2025. His family has asked for our help as they mourn their sudden and unthinkable loss. Read on to learn about “Baby Crowe’s” impact on our union and how you can help honor his memory.
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— Dec 15
On duty accident takes the life of Local 847 member in Alabama. SMART-TD mourns the loss of Brother Charles Harrison and offers condolences to his loved ones.
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— Dec 13
The FRA has issued Safety Advisory 2025-02 following several tragic shove-movement accidents, emphasizing the need for railroads to strengthen protections, visibility assessments, and operational practices at passively protected grade crossings. Read on to see how these recommendations call on carriers to improve rules and safeguards, but also to revamp and increase Operational Testing.
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— Dec 12
