SMART Transportation Division News

10/16/2026

The new year is set to bring several important financial changes for rail workers and retirees related to their benefits. Read on to find out what you need to know. https://www.smart-union.org/important-rrb-financial-adjustments-coming-in-2027/

10/15/2026

Houston’s solidarity rally celebrates a decade of unity. Read on to learn how our brothers initially brought and continue to bring rail labor together. https://www.smart-union.org/a-decade-of-solidarity-houston-rally-keeps-growing/

10/15/2026

Once again, the Houston Rail Labor Solidarity was a massive success, spotlighting the brotherhood that connects us while enjoying some good barbecue! Check out a photo gallery of the event. https://www.smart-union.org/photo-gallery-2026-houston-rail-labor-solidarity-rally/

10/13/2026

Teamsters President Sean O’Brien can’t seem to stop inserting himself into the pending Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. Read on to learn why political alliances aren’t the same as job protections. https://www.smart-union.org/beltway-politics-dont-equal-job-protections-for-rail-workers/

10/12/2026

Nearly a year after the FRA announced that it was cutting human track inspections in half, two members of Congress have sent a letter to the agency’s leader demanding accountability and transparency. Read on to learn why the letter was sent and how it echoes concerns that our union raised over a year ago. https://www.smart-union.org/track-inspection-reduction-continues-to-raise-serious-concerns/

10/09/2026

This week, former Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones published an opinion piece questioning whose interests the Teamsters are really representing as they continue to push back on the Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger. Read on to hear his logic. https://www.smart-union.org/more-than-crew-room-politics-our-careers-are-on-the-line/

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Illinois Safety & Legislative Director Bob Guy takes our common-sense safety fight nationwide. Read on to see how he’s rallying support for transportation workers on “America’s Work Force Union Podcast.” https://www.smart-union.org/illinois-sld-bob-guy-takes-the-fight-for-rail-safety-to-a-national-audience/

10/07/2026

Bus operator safety is public safety. Read on as SMART-TD’s Markeisha Haynes lays out the protections needed to stop the cycle of violence. https://www.smart-union.org/25-years-ago-we-promised-to-never-forget-today-we-must-refuse-to-look-away/

10/06/2026

Federal agencies spotlight the danger of shove moves as SMART-TD calls for training, infrastructure, and labor-led solutions. Read on to see how we honor our fallen brothers and sisters by protecting each other today. https://www.smart-union.org/ntsb-and-fra-put-shove-move-safety-in-national-spotlight/