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Yardmasters: The Unsung Teammates on the Front Line of Rail Labor - SMART Union

Summary by SMART Union
Breaking the Illusion: Yardmasters Are One of Us  In the world of railroad operations, the Yardmaster often sits in a tower (literally and figuratively) watching cameras, monitoring screens, and coordinating the complex movements of crews and equipment. From this perch, it’s easy to see why some Conductors and Engineers view Yardmasters as a form of quasi-management. After all, they’re the ones giving instructions, following up on job progress (…
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SMART Union broke the news in on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
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