We are the SMART Transportation Division, an AFL-CIO affiliate headquartered near Cleveland, Ohio. We are a broad-based, transportation labor union representing about 125,000 active and retired railroad, bus, mass transit and airline workers in the United States.

With offices in Cleveland and Washington, D.C., the SMART TD is the largest railroad operating union in North America, with more than 500 locals. The SMART TD (formerly UTU) represents employees on every Class I railroad, as well as employees on many regional and shortline railroads. It also represents bus and mass transit employees on approximately 45 bus and transit systems and has recently grown to include airline pilots, dispatchers and other airport personnel.

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Logistics & Supply Chain

Rail

Transportation

SMART Transportation Division

Jeremy R. Ferguson

Rusty Beames

Byron Boyd

Alan Hinton

Rick Lee

Ralph Leichliter

Rachel Parent

Pedro Lara Jr (Pete)

James Sandoval

Ernie Higgerson

Calvin Studivant

Anthony Simon

Michael Baskerville

Mike Vajentic

The Leadership Team at SMART Transportation Division is responsible for guiding the union's strategic direction, advocating for the rights and interests of its members, and fostering collaboration across various transportation sectors. This team oversees negotiations with employers, develops policies to enhance worker benefits, and ensures effective communication between local chapters and the national organization. Their collective leadership is vital in addressing industry challenges and promoting solidarity among active and retired transportation workers.

Leadership Team

Union Operations and Representation

IT Development Team

Leadership Team

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Union Operations and Representation

IT Development Team