The tentative five-year deal provides retroactive pay and general wage increases through 2027. Ballots are due back to the National Division by June 26.
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The BLET has reached a tentative agreement with the Terminal Railway-Alabama State Docks (TRASD). Ballots were mailed last week to active members of BLET employed by TRASD who are eligible to vote in the ratification of this agreement. The tentative five-year deal would provide retroactive pay dating back to 2023 as well as general wage increases (GWI) through 2027.
The BLET’s CSXT-Western Lines General Committee of Adjustment represents the TRASD membership. The negotiating team consisted of General Chairman Keith Kerley, Division 140 Local Chairman Dee Willingham, retired Vice President Alan Holdcraft, and current Vice President Randy Fannon.
The Terminal Railway – Alabama State Docks provides access to five Class I railroads and operates on about 75 miles of track at the Port of Mobile in Mobile, Ala. It is a subsidiary of the Alabama State Port Authority.
Note to TRASD members: Ballots are due by Thursday, June 26. Members who are eligible and have not received a ratification packet by Tuesday, June 17, should call the National Division at (216) 241-2630, ext. 222. When connected with the extension, please leave the following information:
- Your name, address and phone number;
- The division to which you belong;
- The railroad you work for;
- Your date of birth;
- The last four digits of your Social Security number; and
- Your email address.
All replacement ballots will be distributed by email. Any member who requires a replacement ballot must include their email address in the voicemail; otherwise, they will not be able to participate in the ratification vote.
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