Railroad workers from the United States and Canada will come together on Monday, March 10, at 7pm CT for a groundbreaking webinar aimed at strengthening cross-border collaboration in the fight against the Class I railroads’ exploitative practices.
Hosted by Public Rail Now, the webinar will feature a panel of union rail workers from both countries who will discuss working conditions, organizing strategies, and the political and economic forces that impact freight and passenger rail. The event will provide an opportunity for participants—including workers, labor organizers, environmental activists, and transportation advocates—to learn from each other and explore ways to work together in the fight for safer, more sustainable, and worker-controlled railroads.
“The rail industry is transnational, and so is our struggle,” said Nick Wurst, from SMART-TD and a member of Railroad Workers United. “By building stronger connections between U.S. and Canadian railroad workers, we can better challenge corporate greed and push for policies that protect both workers and the public.”
Event Details:
📅 Date: Monday, March 10
🕕 Time: 7pm Central time
📍 Location: Online Zoom link provided upon registration
The discussion will include perspectives from UNIFOR, SMART-TD, and BMWED. Panelists will examine issues such as crew size reductions, safety violations, corporate consolidation, and the push for public rail ownership.
Following the event, attendees will be encouraged to take action, including supporting worker-led resolutions, contributing to public awareness efforts, and strengthening organizing networks between U.S. and Canadian railroad workers.
Register Here: Zoom link registration
For more information, please contact [email protected].
