The public is being told what they need to hear on train length, but the real issue isn’t “averages”. It’s the extremely long trains we get handed more and more often. Read on to see what’s really happening in public perception and how YOU can help by telling SMART-TD about the longest trains you have ever been assigned!
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— Apr 7
Maryland lawmakers announced they are advancing 2-PC freight crew legislation to the Governor's desk. Read on to see how this bill shows the strength of SMART-TD's members when we get involved and speak as one.
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— Apr 6
On February 23, 2026, workers at SPX Cooling Technologies, LLC in Springfield, Missouri, voted to ratify their first contract as SMART members. The three-year agreement includes a $1,500 ratification bonus, wage increases of over 11%, the preservation of health and retiree benefits and just cause protection against unfair discipline.
The victory came from workers who were organized to stand together and utilize labor’s oldest and most powerful weapon: the strike!
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— Apr 6
We hear about anxiety, stress and burnout all the time, but loneliness — the feeling of being cut off or unseen, even when surrounded by others — has become one of the most serious public health challenges of our time, and it’s hitting working people hard. Loneliness impacts every element of a person’s life, from their happiness at home to their ability to do their job. To help us understand the loneliness epidemic and what we can do about it, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Barnes, head of the Michael Barnes Family Institute and a member of SMART Local 15.
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— Apr 3
