Progress Through Unity

Leadership statement on George Floyd, protests

Leadership statement on George Floyd, protests   Dear Sisters and Brothers, Protests in both the United States and Canada have been used to focus upon racial justice in our communities. SMART stands united with those who are committed to peacefully … [Continue reading]

THE INVEST IN AMERICA ACT

June 3, 2020 All Members — SMART Transportation Division Dear Brothers and Sisters: Today, House Democrats released the text of a $500 billion five-year funding authorization bill that defines their vision for the future of transportation in … [Continue reading]

Absentee Ballot Deadline is approaching

    Dear Local 60 Member,  I hope that you and your family are safe and doing well during the COVID-19 pandemic. These are challenging times for members, yet safety must remain first and foremost. I also want to take this time to thank our New … [Continue reading]

NJ COVID-19 Week 11 Update: Public Sector Employee Safety and Health in the Age of COVID

Talk with representatives from the New Jersey Department of Health division of Public Employee Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) Hear a report about conditions on NJ Transit trains and buses        Tuesday, May 26, 2020  --  … [Continue reading]

Open Enrollment Benefit Presentation

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COVID-19 Rule 35/Bereavement Information

Question posed to Labor Relations on rule 35; We are looking for guidance on how members will be compensated for bereavement. Obviously the contractual agreement cannot be upheld, because of this COVID-19 virus. Will or are there any guidelines … [Continue reading]

2020 Rail Boot/Shoe Program

To all Rail Employees, Although there are many safety concerns these days; slips, trips and falls still remain a top concern. Having the proper safety shoes or boots can go a long way to prevent these injuries. We just want to remind you all that for … [Continue reading]

HEROES Relief Bill

    On, Friday May 15th, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act) by a vote of 208-199. The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate, where unfortunately Republican Senate … [Continue reading]

Open Enrollment Benefit Sessions – RAIL Agreement Employees

RAIL Agreement employees can enroll by email to Benefits@NJTRANSIT.com with the choice of session and including “Open Enrollment Benefit Sessions - RAIL Agreement Employees” in the subject line. … [Continue reading]

NJ TRANSIT has opened another COVID-19 testing site in central Jersey.

NJ TRANSIT continues to expand access to COVID-19 testing for all employees, regardless of symptom status. In concert with Agile Urgent Care and Accurate Diagnostics, NJ TRANSIT has opened another COVID-19 testing site in central Jersey. As with the … [Continue reading]