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Category: Railroads

IBEW Reaches Tentative Agreements with CSX, Norfolk Southern, BNSF Rail Carriers

The IBEW reached tentative agreements with three major railroads in October, negotiating a historic raise along with improvements to paid time off and health benefits.

“These new agreements are a historic step forward for rail workers across the nation, and I’m proud of the efforts of IBEW railroad members in helping secure a fair deal,” said IBEW International President Kenneth W. Cooper. “Our workers help move America, and this agreement recognizes the value they bring to the rail industry.”

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December 20, 2024

‘Historic’ Agreement Brings IBEW’s Amtrak Employees Improved Wages, Incentives

The IBEW’s recently ratified agreement with Amtrak resulted in salary raises for the railroad’s electrical workers, like Washington, D.C., Local

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July 25, 2024
The Federal Railroad Administration issued two new rules on May 20 that require certain railroads to develop certification and training programs for train dispatchers and signal employees. Developed with input from the IBEW, these rules will ensure a safer railroad system for workers, customers and the communities that railroads travel through, Railroad Department Director Al Russo said.

New Federal Rules Will Increase Safety for Rail Workers

Thousands of railroad members will soon have the training they need to work safer thanks to two new rules from the Federal Railroad Administration developed with input from the IBEW.

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June 4, 2024

Jackpot! IBEW Helps Make High-Speed Rail a Winner for Workers, Passengers

Japan’s bullet train turns 60 this year, Eurostar turns 30. For the past 15 years, China has been pouring billions

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February 7, 2024
Members of the IBEW and other unions with railroad-working members on the California High-Speed Rail project are enjoying enhanced labor protections thanks to a recent agreement.

IBEW, Other Union Workers Lock In Federal Protections on California High-Speed Rail

Union workers including IBEW members are building — and will maintain — the first U.S. high-speed passenger rail line in California, and now they are assured protections under federal labor law.

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February 5, 2024
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