CLEVELAND, March 5 — The following is an outline summary of the major elements of the tentative agreement reached February 28, 2007, between the Rail Labor Bargaining Coalition (RLBC) and the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC). This outline is not intended to provide a comprehensive description or analysis of the Agreement.
The BLET will hold a meeting the week of March 19, 2007, to provide detailed information to the General Chairmen. Additionally, a packet of information explaining the tentative agreement in detail will be sent to each member as part of his or her ratification ballot. It is expected that the agreement will become effective June 1, 2007, if ratified by the membership.
WAGES
- July 1, 2005 – 2.5%
July 1, 2006 – 3.0%
July 1, 2007 – 3.0%
July 1, 2008 – 4.0%
July 1, 2009 – 4.5%
HEALTH & WELFARE
- • In-network availability for over 90% of all employees, up from 75% today.
• Changes to in-network co-pays to pay for network expansion as follows:
• Visit to family doctor from $15 to $20.
• Visit to specialist from $15 to $35.
• ER visit (when not admitted as patient) from $30 to $50.
Prescription drugs:
• Retail – $10 generic; $20 brand name; $30 non-formulary.
• Mail order – $20 generic; $30 brand name; $60 non-formulary.