Washington, D.C. – On January 17, 2025, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a response to several motions for reconsideration… Read More »FRA Extends Deadline for Certification Programs but Rejects Other Motions by Railroad Trade Groups
Austin, Texas – From January 8-12, representatives of the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) participated in the 2025 AFL-CIO Dr.… Read More »ATDA attends 2025 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Human & Civil Rights Conference
Cleveland, Ohio – On January 7, 2025, members of the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) ratified a National Collective Bargaining… Read More »ATDA members ratify National Collective Bargaining Agreement, providing wage, healthcare, and vacation improvements
North Billerica, Massachusetts – On 12/20/2024, American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) member Sarah Gouthro was elected as General Chairwoman of… Read More »Sarah Gouthro elected as MBCR General Chairwoman
Cleveland, Ohio – The American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) is proud to join the rail labor community in celebrating Congressional… Read More »ATDA applauds passage of the REEF Act, ending unjust reductions to railroad unemployment benefits
Phoenix, Arizona – On December 10-11, 2024, American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) representatives from both the local and national levels took… Read More »ATDA representatives take part in FRA West/East Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona
Cleveland, Ohio – On December 6, 2024, the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) reached a tentative 5-year agreement with the… Read More »ATDA Reaches 5-year Agreement with National Carriers’ Conference Committee to increase wages, provide healthcare enhancements, and add other contractual improvements
Jacksonville, Florida – On 11/15/2024, the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) reached an implementing agreement with CSX Transportation (CSX) to… Read More »ATDA reaches Implementing Agreement to unify CSX East & South Dispatchers under one Collective Bargaining Agreement
Cleveland, Ohio – On 11/13/2024, the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) announced that its members from the Indiana Harbor Belt… Read More »ATDA members from IHB and Terminal Railroads ratify new 5-year Agreements
Kansas City, Missouri – On 11/13/2024, American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) member Jesse Kottner was elected as the first General… Read More »Jesse Kottner elected as first CPKC General Chairman
Washington, D.C. – On 11/7/2024, American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) President Ed Dowell was elected by acclamation as Chairman of the… Read More »ATDA President Ed Dowell elected Chairman of Cooperating Railway Labor Organizations
Cleveland, Ohio – On 11/6/2024, American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) President Ed Dowell acknowledged Donald Trump’s election as 47th President of the… Read More »ATDA recognizes Donald Trump’s Presidential election victory
Boston, Massachusetts – On 10/23/2024, national and local leaders of the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) took part in a… Read More »ATDA Joins Rail Labor Protest of Keolis Commuter Services over its refusal to bargain in good faith
Bedford Park, Illinois – On 10/18/2024, the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) reached a tentative 5-year agreement with the Belt Railway… Read More »ATDA Reaches 5-year Agreement with Belt Railway of Chicago to increase wages and address quality of life issues
St. Louis, Missouri – On 10/10/2024, the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) reached a tentative 5-year agreement with Terminal Railway… Read More »ATDA Reaches 5-year Agreement with Terminal Railway to increase wages and address quality of life issues
October 10, 2024 – The Cooperating Railway Labor Organizations (CRLO) and National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) announced today that the… Read More »Employee Cost Share of National Health and Welfare Plan set to drop by over 10% on January 1, 2025
Jacksonville, Florida – On 10/8/2024, members of the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) returned a split ratification decision on proposed… Read More »ATDA members return split ratification decision on proposed agreements with CSX Transportation
October 7, 2024 – In response to the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, UnitedHealthcare (UHC) has published a resource… Read More »UnitedHealthcare adds resource webpage for those impacted by Hurricane Helene
Hammond, Indiana – On 10/4/2024, the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) and Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad (IHB) reached a tentative… Read More »ATDA and Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad reach 5-year agreement, avoiding years-long bargaining cycle
Atlanta, Georgia – On 10/3/2024, members of the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) voted in overwhelming favor (over 80% of… Read More »ATDA members ratify 5-year Agreement with Norfolk Southern to Increase Wages and Address Quality of Life Issues