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NJ Transit train strikes and kills Amtrak employee

Trains.com reported that an Amtrak employee was struck and killed on March 1, 2016, on the Northeast Corridor. Read the entire article here.

March 8th 2016

NJT Rally: Give the workers what they’ve earned

National Legislative Director John Risch, New Jersey State Legislative Director Daniel O’Connell, LIRR General Chairperson Anthony Simon and many others speak out in support of labor at Saturday’s labor rally. The rally comes ahead of a possible March 13 strike and/or lockout at New Jersey Transit.

March 7th 2016

Hundreds rally in support of NJT union members; strike date nears

CBS New York reported that hundreds gathered over the weekend to show their support for union workers. Read the complete story here.

Colo. House passes two-person crew bill, Senate next

Today, state legislators in the Colorado House of Representatives passed a Rail Safety Bill that mandates a two-person crew for all trains operating in the state of Colorado. The bill now heads to the floor of the Colorado Senate. Carl Smith, SMART TD Colo. state legislative director, released a statement today, acknowledging the victory, while…

March 4th 2016

Rally tomorrow in support of NJ transit workers

SMART Transportation Division is calling on all members of the SMART union, and all union Brothers and Sisters, to participate in a rally in support of New Jersey transit workers. The rally will take place tomorrow, March 5, at 10 am at the Marion & Norman Tanzman Recreational Area, 405 Pearl Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095….