(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, April 30, 2012)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Recently the National Freight Rail Agreement was ratified by a majority of the members of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED) who voted in the ratification process. The agreement, which extends to July 1, 2016, includes wage increases and other improvements.
“I believe we have an agreement that provides good wage increases and a number of improvements, including the manner in which our members are housed and reimbursed for expenses,” said Freddie Simpson, National Division President of the BMWED. “It is an agreement we can build on in the next round of bargaining. I thank everyone who took the time to vote on this contract.”