The agreement covers more than 320 yardmasters and aligns with the national bargaining pattern while also incorporating other work rule/process modernization.
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CSX and Locomotive Engineers Reach Tentative Five-Year Agreement
CSX reached a tentative agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen on a new five-year single-system agreement.
CSX Reaches 5-Year Agreements With Signalmen and Boilermakers Unions
New five-year agreements with the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen and the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Forgers & Helpers have been ratified.
Canadian Rail Cargo Volumes in February at Lowest Level Since 2019
The volume of cargo reached 26.7 million tons in February, down 12.9% year-over-year—the steepest annual decline in three years.
Union Pacific Reaches 5-Year Agreement With the National Conference of Firemen and Oilers
Members of the National Conference of Firemen and Oilers have ratified a five-year agreement with the railroad.
Arbitrator Rules on New Contract Between CN and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference
An arbitrator released his decision on a three-year contract between the Teamster Canada Rail Conference and CN, which runs from January 2024 to December 2026, FreightWaves reported.
NCCC and IAM Announce Tentative Agreement
The National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) has reached a national tentative agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).
Canadian Rail Cargo Volume Increases 8% Year-Over-Year in January
The volume of cargo carried by Canadian railways reached 32.1 million tons, up 8.0% from January 2024.
8,700 BMWED Members Ratify New Contract With the National Carriers’ Conference Committee
8,700 members of the BMWED of the Teamsters Rail Conference voted to approve a new contract with the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC), FreightWaves reported.
Union Pacific and National Conference of Firemen and Oilers Reach Tentative Agreement
Union Pacific and the National Conference of Firemen and Oilers announced a tentative agreement has been reached and will be sent to NCFO members for ratification.