October 2, 2023 | News, Unions
From now until midnight on October 31, 2023, you can enroll or change your Medical or Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) benefit selections for the 2024 benefit year. Members must enroll in the Health FSA every year — FSA enrollment is not automatic each year, and...
September 18, 2023 | News, Unions
On the heels of Labor Day, a new Gallup poll shows that labor unions continue to enjoy high support in the U.S., with 67% of Americans approving of them. The poll shows Americans wanting union influence to strengthen, because they believe unions are a benefit to...
June 22, 2023 | Headlines, Legislation, Railroad Safety, Unions
(Source: Freight Waves, June 21, 2023) The unions representing locomotive mechanics and railroad electricians want the Senate to take action to help move the rail safety bill toward a vote. IAM and IBEW estimate that they represent nearly 1.4 million members across...
June 5, 2023 | Amtrak, Headlines, Unions
(Source: Trains Magazine, June 4, 2023) The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers has ratified a new contract with Amtrak, the union announced on June 4. Full story: Trains Magazine
May 26, 2023 | Headlines, PSR, STB, Unions
(Source: Freight Waves, May 23, 2023) The Class I railroads are still far under the employment levels needed to provide exceptional rail service, let alone grow network capacity, an attorney representing seven freight rail unions argued in a Monday filing to the...
May 26, 2023 | East Palestine-NS, Headlines, NS, Unions
(Source: Norfolk Southern press release, May 23, 2023) ATLNTA — Norfolk Southern Corporation President and CEO Alan H. Shaw and leaders of 12 Norfolk Southern labor unions sent a joint letter Tuesday underscoring their shared goal of partnering together to drive...
May 10, 2023 | Amtrak, Contract Agreement, Headlines, Unions
(Source: Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen press release, May 9, 2023) On May 5, 2023, BRS members working at Amtrak ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The 7-year Agreement was reached after nearly 18 months of negotiations and provided for general wage...
March 30, 2023 | Amtrak, Contract Negotiations, Headlines, Unions
(Source: TCU & Shop-Craft Coalition press release, March 24, 2023) On Thursday, March 23 – after 15 months of negotiations – the TCU & Shop-Craft Coalition reached a tentative agreement with Amtrak to settle each organization’s respective Section 6 notices for...
March 29, 2023 | Headlines, Unions, War on Workers
(Source: USA Today, March 28, 2023) In a win for unions, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed Democratic legislation repealing the state’s right-to-work law. Full story: USA Today
March 28, 2023 | Amtrak, Contract Negotiations, Headlines, Unions
(Source: Railway Age, March 24, 2023) Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes (BMWED) and Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) members have reached a tentative agreement, after negotiating as a coalition for 15 months, with Amtrak on a seven-year contract that...
