The tentative contract includes general wage increases and a potential retention payment. Ballots are due by Wednesday, August 6. Photo by MOBlockLimit on Flickr
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The BLET has reached a tentative agreement with the New York & Atlantic Railway (NY&A). Ballots were mailed in mid-July and are due by August 6.
The tentative two-year contract extension would provide a $1.00 per hour increase to all pay grades effective June 1, 2025, followed by general wage increases totaling eight percent through the end of 2028. The tentative agreement also provides for a $10,000 retention payment contingent on NY&A’s right to continue operating over the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) thought at least May 11, 2030, with continuing service over the Carrier’s existing service territory.
The BLET’s LIRR General Committee of Adjustment represents the NY&A membership. The negotiating team consisted of General Chairman Gilman Lang, previous General Chairman Kevin Sexton, 2nd Vice General Chairman Duane O’Connor, and National Vice President Jim Louis.
The NY&A operates over 270 route miles throughout Brooklyn and Queens, New York. It is owned by the Anacostia Rail Holdings Company, which operates six short line railroads in seven states.
Note to NY&A members: Ballots are due by Wednesday, August 6. Members who are eligible and have not received a ratification packet by Tuesday, July 29, 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.