As temperatures soar, railroaders are challenged to stay safe on the job. OSHA is considering a new rule intended to prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses. SMART-TD presented the reality of what it means to walk a long train or idle for hours with a broken AC. Read on to hear what was said and where we go from here.
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— Jun 26
The Denver Regional Training Seminar (RTS) set a new attendance record with over 300 SMART-TD members participating, underscoring the union’s expanding commitment to education and leadership development. Born from a grassroots effort to make training more accessible, the RTS program has become a national movement credited with boosting member advocacy, legislative success, and local union performance.
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— Jun 25
Registration is open for the Anaheim Regional Training Seminar (RTS), which is set for September 8-11. Space in some of the training tracks is limited and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis, so please make sure to secure your spot and book your hotel room early. Read on for registration details.
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— Jun 24
Following a veto of similar legislation in 2024, SMART Local 9 worked to win a law that will put Colorado sheet metal members to work on HVAC in public schools.
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— Jun 24
Tomorrow (June 24) marks the first-ever Emergency Notification System (ENS) Sign Awareness Day, which brings attention to the blue and white signs that are posted at railroad crossings. Read on to learn how you can help raise awareness and prevent avoidable accidents from happening.
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— Jun 23
