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New Additions to TD Poster Library Focus on Member Education
For the third time since its launch, SMART-TD’s Empowerment, Education, and Engagement (E-3) Committee has added several new additions to its poster library, a free resource available to local officers to spread information amongst the membership. Read on for a list of the new flyers and place your order today! The post New Additions to TD Poster Library Focus on Member Education appeared first on SMART Union. — May 4
Locked Doors, High Speeds, and Loaded Guns: A Disaster Waiting to Happen on America’s Rails
Amtrak is reportedly considering making it easier for passengers to bring guns on its trains, a policy move that would undoubtedly put SMART-TD members and the riding public at risk. Read on to hear directly from our National Safety & Legislative Director Jared Cassity about why, especially in light of recent events, Amtrak should be doing more to strength safety on board its trains, not weaken it. The post Locked Doors, High Speeds, and Loaded Guns: A Disaster Waiting to Happen on America’s Rails appeared first on SMART Union. — May 1
WATCH: Don’t Let CSX Railroad Chicago!
The post WATCH: Don’t Let CSX Railroad Chicago! appeared first on SMART Union. — May 1
From the people who brought you the eight-hour workday: a brief history of May Day
While Labor Day is celebrated in September in the United States and Canada, International Workers’ Day is an official public holiday in countries ranging from Denmark and France to Nepal. But despite its international character, the modern origins of May Day are very American, dating back to the 19th-century fight for an eight-hour workday. The post From the people who brought you the eight-hour workday: a brief history of May Day appeared first on SMART Union. — May 1
FRA Picked a Side. And It’s Not Railroaders or Rail Safety
The FRA has abdicated its role in safety. Read on to see how this once-trusted and neutral regulator has made it clear that they are only interested in helping America’s railroads achieve their Wall Street mandates, despite the obvious and known risks. The post FRA Picked a Side. And It’s Not Railroaders or Rail Safety appeared first on SMART Union. — Apr 30

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