As Americans face rising fuel costs and mounting economic pressure, federal transportation officials are signaling a retreat from long-term passenger rail investment at the exact moment public transportation is proving more essential than ever.
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— May 15
5,500 more signatures are needed to protect Santa Cruz METRO funding, preserve more than 100 union jobs, and maintain critical transit services for working families. Read on to learn how SMART-TD members can help keep the campaign moving forward.
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— May 14
On May 11, 2026, New Jersey’s Senate Labor Committee heard testimony, including from SMART-TD, on the state’s recently adopted regulations surrounding the ABC Test for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee. This is a critically important distinction, but our union reminded lawmakers that the issue is much larger: it’s about the future of work in New Jersey and solidifying its reputation as a leader in worker-centric issues. Read on for a recap of the hearing.
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— May 14
Your voice is needed in SMART-TD’s fight to end the practice of Drones being used for our observation testing. Read on to see how your experience with the distractions and dangers these devices cause is the linchpin to getting a federal ban.
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— May 13
