Progress Through Unity

TD military veterans: We need your help

  Oct. 5, 2020 Brothers and Sisters: Shortly before I joined the union in the mid 1990s, I served with the U.S. Army for three years in service to our country. I know I am not alone in this distinction as many of our union brothers and sisters in … [Continue reading]

SOFA Job Briefing

In an effort to help coordinate communication and cooperation between several nationwide railroad safety programs, our division that handles C3RS, is also now involved in SOFA and FAMES.  The SOFA Working Group published a one page briefing paper … [Continue reading]

NASA/C3RS September COVID-19 Summary

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge our nation and has impacted us in many ways. The pandemic has brought about many new issues to the rail industry as it tries to adjust to the ever changing landscape. The C3RS program has received several … [Continue reading]

IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED: Email your Member of Congress to Help Save Amtrak!

      Unless Congress takes immediate action, Amtrak is set to cut its long-distance service and cut 2,000 jobs. This doesn’t just impact members, but it impacts rural communities who rely on our nation’s rail service. And while a cut to Amtrak … [Continue reading]

Join Us Tomorrow 9/30 In Support of Your Fellow SMART Members

Amtrak workers will rally tomorrow, Sept. 30 at Penn Station and three other cities to urge members of Congress to provide emergency funding on the day prior to planned cuts by the nation’s major passenger rail carrier to its service and … [Continue reading]

Car Clearing Recommendations

RE-POST DUE TO INCREASED ISSUES OF PASSENGERS LEFT ON TRAIN Brother and Sisters: I would like all members to follow the protocol attached regarding clearing cars at your final destination. For years your officers have tried to get the carrier to put … [Continue reading]

NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Contact Tracing Phone App

Please see attached letter from NJ Department of Health with details on their new COVID-19 Contact Tracing Phone App.  Participation in this App functionality test is voluntary. … [Continue reading]

Concerned About Voting by Mail?

    Concerned About Voting by Mail? Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed legislation (A-4276) to “cure” any doubts about whether your mail-in ballot will be counted by Board of Election officials. Although voting by mail has been a safe and secure … [Continue reading]

COVID Stress and Coping

  FROM THE DESK OF RANDALL A. KROCKA  SMOHIT Administrator   COVID Stress and Coping by Daria Todor, ACSW LCSW-C MAC, SmartMap Helpline … [Continue reading]

Annual Flu Vaccine Campaign

The Medical Services Department is pleased to announce the commencement of its annual flu vaccine campaign for the 2020-2021 season.    This season online registration is required. To register, click here or scan this QR code: This FREE benefit … [Continue reading]