Our union mourns the loss of Brother Ed Weathers, Jr., a longtime union member and former General Chairperson, who passed away on December 27 at the age of 71. Read on to learn more about Brother Weathers’s career on the railroad.
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— Jan 6
In the second episode of this season of Talking SMART, we’re joined by SMART Director of Wellness and Mental Health Support Chris Carlough and Union EAP CEO Ben Cort. Together, their work helps ensure that SMART members and families across the United States and Canada don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.
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— Jan 6
SMART-TD members helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for union brothers and sisters in need in 2025. From life-changing accidents to devastating house fires, we stepped up to make sure our brothers and sisters were taken care of. Read on to see our solidarity in action.
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— Jan 5
Keeping your timebook current can be a deciding factor in winning claims, defending unfair discipline and establishing the truth when company records conveniently disappear. Read on to see how one member’s timebook changed the outcome of a life-altering injury case. Free of charge for every member, timebooks remain one of the strongest protections you have on the job.
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— Dec 30
On December 16, 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act (NITA) into law, ensuring that Chicago’s transit systems are guaranteed the funding they need to avoid service and job cuts. SMART-TD was invited to attend the signing and was instrumental in passing this critical legislation. Read on to learn more about another legislative win for our union.
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— Dec 29
