<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[SMART LOCAL 316]]></title><description><![CDATA[SMART LOCAL 316]]></description><link>https://www.smartlocal316.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:59:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.smartlocal316.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Personal Leave (AD Day) May 1, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[​ Pursuant to Public Law No. 117-216 Article IV (Personal Leave), the additional paid leave day ("AD" day) will be paid at the basic daily rate of pay of the last service performed by the trainperson.  This will be in addition to the paid sick time afforded above.  The AD Day may be used at any time on any day of the week and cannot be denied by the carrier except for the 4th of July, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas eve, and Christmas day.  Beginning at 1800 on the...]]></description><link>https://www.smartlocal316.com/post/personal-leave-ad-day-may-1-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62425421af5c246d01db2a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:33:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Richard Creecy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SBA 1208 lawsuit update:]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 6, 2026 16:02 ​           On March 31st, attorneys representing SMART-TD and UP submitted a Rule 26(f) Report to the court. This is a joint report where the parties express their intent and expectations for the case progression. In summary: Both parties agree that discovery is not required. Instead, both parties will agree to a stipulated record of undisputed facts and documents by May 15th, 2026 If the parties do not settle, the case will not go to trial but will be resolved by summary...]]></description><link>https://www.smartlocal316.com/post/sba-1208-lawsuit-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6241d421af5c246d01d9c0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:31:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Richard Creecy</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>