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Union Takes Bold Step To Force Congress To Act On Rail Safety
The Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Congressmen Troy Nehls aims to improve railroad safety by mandating minimum crew sizes, limiting train lengths, and enforcing stricter safety inspections. We need your help to tell your member of congress to get behind this bill. The post Union Takes Bold Step To Force Congress To Act On Rail Safety appeared first on SMART Union. — Dec 11
Fundraiser established for fallen brother, Local Chairperson of 1518, Steve Bryant
Local Chairperson from 1518, Steve Bryant was taken from us suddenly on Dec. 4th. An online fundraiser has been established to assist his wife and family in their time of loss. The post Fundraiser established for fallen brother, Local Chairperson of 1518, Steve Bryant appeared first on SMART Union. — Dec 10
Railroad and Transit Union officers continue streak as top grassroots lobbyists 
Over the past year, SMART-TD has achieved multiple legislative victories. In many instances our union was the sole voice pushing those achievements forward. This dedicated advocacy by our legislative team has led to their recognition among the top grassroots lobbying teams in Washington, DC, for the third year running! The post Railroad and Transit Union officers continue streak as top grassroots lobbyists  appeared first on SMART Union. — Dec 9
Tennessee Local rallies to aid members amid hurricane flooding
After flooding from Hurricane Helene devastated the town of Erwin, Tennessee, Brother Jason Caldwell (Local 1162) refused to sit back and watch his community suffer. He and his Local stepped up to organize much-needed resources, from financial assistance to generators. The post Tennessee Local rallies to aid members amid hurricane flooding appeared first on SMART Union. — Dec 6
OSHA’s Tips for Working in Cold Weather
Whether digging out from feet of snow near the Great Lakes or thawing out after a hard freeze in the Southeast, many states are experiencing their first winter blast of the season. As we report for work OSHA has a few cold-weather tips we should all keep in mind. The post OSHA’s Tips for Working in Cold Weather appeared first on SMART Union. — Dec 5

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