Union Pacific (UP) and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) on May 24 reported reaching a tentative agreement to provide engineers with a “more predictable” work schedule that will also enable the Class I railroad “to better manage staffing levels, which supports more consistent and reliable service.”
Norfolk Southern (NS) on May 18 reported reaching a paid sick-leave agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), representing almost 25% of the Class I’s craft workforce. To date, approximately 98% of NS’s craft employees have entered into paid sick-leave deals, the railroad said.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) on May 5 ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with the South Buffalo Railway (SBRR).
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) on May 8 marked its 160th anniversary.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) announced April 11 that it has reached a three-year tentative agreement with the South Buffalo Railway Company (SBRR).
Norfolk Southern (NS) is providing 7,500 craft railroaders additional time off for up to three scheduled routine and preventative medical visits, the Class I railroad reported in the “Story Yard” section of its website.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) has ratified a new five-year contract with Canadian Pacific’s (CP) Soo Line subsidiary as well as the Springfield Terminal implementing agreement.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) has reported reaching tentative agreements with Canadian Pacific’s Soo Line, Kansas City Southern (KCS), Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern (DM&E), and Union Railroad; and unanimously ratifying a new collective bargaining agreement with Illinois Railway.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces $6 million in funding to explore transportation insecurity that leads to poverty. Also, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) announces new partnership between the Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) and the DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to enhance public safety; NJ Transit engineers say they could strike over pay disparity; the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) latest interactive scorecard reveals more reliable service in January; San Diego County supervisors approve resolution to expand free youth public transit ridership program; ORDC will apply for the first phase of funding to study expanding passenger rail service in Ohio; and tunneling on the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) Bloor-Danforth Subway Line began in January.
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) has secured a new labor contract with the Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners. Also, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) has reached tentative contract agreements with the South Buffalo Railway Company (SBRR) and the Illinois Railway (IR).
