JACKSONVILLE — The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen has ratified a paid sick leave agreement with CSX Corp. covering former Seaboard Coast Line properties, CSX announced today (Oct. 19, 2023). The agreement covers close to 400 employees.
“We value the hard work and dedication of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen and all our employees who keep our operations running smoothly,” CSX CEO Joe Hinrichs said in a press release. “This agreement reflects our ongoing commitment to improving the employee experience, ensuring our team members have the support they need.”
The railroad has previously negotiated paid sick-leave agreements with unions including the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes; Brotherhood of Railway Carmen; International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers-Transportation Division; International Association of Machinists; National Conference of Firemen & Oilers; and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
SCL General Chairman Gus Demott said, “Our union worked long and hard within the collective bargaining process to secure paid sick leave for our members and to ensure that the benefits are tailored to the needs of signalmen and their particular working conditions.”
The railroad said it continues to work toward additional agreements with its union partners.
