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 Union Operations and Representation team at SMART Transportation Division focuses on advocating for the rights and interests of union members across various transportation sectors. This team engages in collective bargaining, represents workers in disputes, and collaborates with state and federal legislators to influence policy that supports labor interests. They also provide resources and support to local unions, ensuring that their voices are heard and their needs are met.

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