After months of bargaining, IBEW railroad workers represented by System Council No. 11 found themselves at a standstill with their employer, Canadian Pacific Kansas City.
A new IBEW-backed bill would bring the “no tax on overtime” legislation enacted earlier this year to more workers, including railroaders, union building trades workers
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.”
The IBEW’s recently ratified agreement with Amtrak resulted in salary raises for the railroad’s electrical workers, like Washington, D.C., Local 362 members (from left) Christian
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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