September 17, 2024 – Washington, DC
Today, the Transportation Communications Union (TCU), Brotherhood Railway Carmen (BRC), and Transport Workers Union (TWU) announced that their members have voted to ratify their respective Agreements with Norfolk Southern (NS).
Additionally, TCU and BRC announced that their members have ratified their agreements with Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF).
The NS and BNSF agreements consist of a five-year term, which provides 17.5% in General Wage Increases (18.8% compounded), improves vacation agreement entitlements, and also improves health and welfare benefits while maintaining the current 15% monthly contribution.
“These agreements deliver many of the top priorities expressed by our members. I’m proud to see our members recognize the value of these Agreements, which is evident by their resounding vote for ratification,” said National President Artie Maratea.
This is the most significant wage increase received on NS and BNSF in any round of bargaining outside of a Presidential Emergency Board in over 20 years. It provides the first meaningful improvements to the National Vacation agreement in over 50 years.
“We are proud to deliver these Agreements to our members. The members’ support solidifies what we set out to do – which was to deliver timely, strong Agreements worthy of their endorsement,” said BRC General President Don Grissom.
Copies of the Tentative Agreement can be found here: