Brother Alfred Stinnett (Local 166, Salt Lake City) has been unable to work since January after tearing his shoulder and undergoing two surgeries. Read on to learn how you can help as he continues his physical therapy to get back on the job.
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— Jul 22
The NTSB has highlighted dangerous gaps in the railroad’s approach to safety and training. The agency’s findings align closely with long-standing concerns raised by SMART-TD. Read on to see how our union is accelerating steps to take matters into our own hands.
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— Jul 21
We're sounding the alarm before tragedy strikes: SMART-TD calls on the FRA to reject a waiver request to cut track inspections by 75% in favor of automated solutions, which miss many common hazards. Read on to learn about the railroad industry’s latest misguided attempt to replace experience with technology.
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— Jul 18
