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Attention! The SMART Transportation Division’s official website is now www.smart-union.org/td. The website, www.utu.org, is no longer being updated. While we are still transitioning, utu.org is still available for your use, but will not be updated with anything new. All updates and news stories are available at www.smart-union.org/td. Please excuse any broken links while the transition…
SMART Transportation Division Local 60 at Newark, N.J., has scheduled a motorcycle bike run for Saturday, July 16. Proceeds from the bike run will go to support the charity, Railmen for Children. The ride is open to anyone who wishes to participate. The cost is $20 per rider, $15 per passenger and $15 for non-riders. Registration…
The official website of SMART Transportation Division, www.utu.org, is moving to www.smart-union.org/td. In preparation for this move, both www.utu.org and www.smart-union.org/td will not be updated after close of business July 8 until further notice. During this period, important news updates will be available on our Facebook and LinkeIn pages. While we are working to seamlessly…
Conductor Kenneth Paul “KP” Smith Jr., 59, of Local 1313 at Amarillo, Texas, died last week (June 28) when two BNSF trains crashed just outside of Amarillo. Two others, Cody Owens, 52, and Lara Gayle Taylor, 45, also died in the crash. Owens and Taylor were former members. A fourth, unidentified conductor, jumped from the…
SMART Transportation Division has partnered with MetLife to bring our Rail and Bus members the most comprehensive and cost-effective Voluntary Long-Term Disability plans. VLTD insurance helps you protect your income if you suddenly have to stop working due to an accident or illness. VLTD helps ensure that you can continue paying your bills and provide…