United Rail Unions issue the following statement
The Rail Unions who are bargaining as part of the Coordinated Bargaining Coalition and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way/SMART… Read More »United Rail Unions issue the following statement
Coordinated Bargaining Coalition welcomes face-to-face mediation over national contract negotiations
CLEVELAND, Ohio (May 20, 2022) — The Coordinated Bargaining Coalition (CBC) Rail Labor Unions* are preparing for in-person mediation sessions… Read More »Coordinated Bargaining Coalition welcomes face-to-face mediation over national contract negotiations
The Coordinated Bargaining Coalition again calls on NMB to proffer arbitration
While waiting for a response to our recent request to the National Mediation Board that a proffer of arbitration be… Read More »The Coordinated Bargaining Coalition again calls on NMB to proffer arbitration
Coordinated Bargaining Coalition
The Coordinated Bargaining Coalition released the following statement on April 25, 2022: Select here to read the statement:
BNSF & NS declare impasse over crew size
Class I railroad carriers BNSF and NS declared an impasse this week in the mandatory bargaining over crew size under… Read More »BNSF & NS declare impasse over crew size
Pierce, Wallace and Joynt elected to lead Teamsters Rail Conference
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, March 17 — BLET National President Dennis R. Pierce was reelected by acclamation to his fourth term as… Read More »Pierce, Wallace and Joynt elected to lead Teamsters Rail Conference
New Board Member Hamilton Sworn In, Assumes Position with NMB
Washington, D.C. – The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce the arrival of new Board Member, Deirdre Hamilton. … Read More »New Board Member Hamilton Sworn In, Assumes Position with NMB
Rail Labor’s largest coalition reaches dead end on path to voluntary agreement
After more than two years of bargaining with the major U.S. Class 1 railroads, discussions completely stalled last week. Accordingly,… Read More »Rail Labor’s largest coalition reaches dead end on path to voluntary agreement
Rail Workers’ Right to Choose Medical Network Upheld
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 22 — An arbitrator has rejected the railroad industry’s attempt to utilize a never-before-used contract clause imposed… Read More »Rail Workers’ Right to Choose Medical Network Upheld
Coordinated Bargaining Coalition Update, September 2021
September 22, 2021 — The Rail Unions comprising the Coordinated Bargaining Coalition (CBC), negotiating together in the current round of… Read More »Coordinated Bargaining Coalition Update, September 2021
Federal court orders UP to put BLET officers, member back to work
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, June 4 — A federal
judge in El Paso, Texas has ordered Union
Pacific Railroad (UP) to reverse the
unlawful suspensions of a group of six
members of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
(BLET) — five of whom are elected officers
of Division 192 in El Paso. The judge ruled
that all these union members had been
wrongfully suspended by the UP in
violation of the Railway Labor Act (RLA).
UP had suspended these union members
for a physical altercation at a private union
meeting that was off-duty and completely
off company premises.
Rail Unions Endorse the INVEST in America Act
On behalf of the undersigned rail labor organizations, we write today to express our strong support for H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act. This legislation would have transformative impacts across the rail industry and the nation, benefiting rail workers, consumers, travelers, and the broader economy. We applaud Chair DeFazio and Chair Payne for a bold approach to our national rail system.
ATDA applauds Chairmen DeFazio, Payne Jr. and Senator Markey for advancing critical Infrastructure Legislation that includes strong Labor Protections
Read, ATDA extends its thanks to Chairman DeFazio, Senator Markey and Chairman Payne
Elon Musk hosting SNL: A very bad joke on working people
Read the article by AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler
Benefits of Being an ATDA Unionized Railroad Worker
Being a Unionized railroader has distinct advantages. The attached video provides some basic information about how railroad Unions function and what they do for you. This video also highlights the importance of having a contract and the role the Union has in enforcing it.
How Freight Rail is Courting Catastrophe
Workers are sounding the alarm that drastic cuts in employees and maintenance in order to increase profits are tempting fate.… Read More »How Freight Rail is Courting Catastrophe
FRA – Emergency Order 32
Here is the link to Emergency Order 32 Here is the link to the US DOT FAQ page Here is… Read More »FRA – Emergency Order 32