ARLINGTON, Va.— The members of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division have voted to ratify a national collective bargaining agreement.
The National Carriers Conference Committee today said that the agreement, covering more than 8,000 railroad employees at NCCC-represented carriers, solidifies the momentum of the current bargaining round.
“This ratification marks a significant moment in this bargaining round, demonstrating once again that collaboration by railroads and unions delivers real results for employees. Thousands of railroaders will soon benefit from the higher pay, enhanced benefits and stability that this agreement provides,” said Jeff Rodgers, chairman of the NRLC and NCCC. “We appreciate the engagement from BMWED and its members that led to this agreement.”
The BMWED agreement follows the framework established by the dozens of agreements to resolve the 2025 bargaining round that have been reached at both the national and local levels.
“Our members come from railroads of all classes from Los Angeles to Pennsylvania and everywhere in between,” Tony Cardwell, President of the BMWED, said in a press release. “By coming together, they were able to secure a great contract that will provide them with security and stability for years to come.”
The terms of these pattern agreements include wage increases of 18.8% over five years, improved health benefits, and access to more paid vacation time for employees earlier in their careers.
— Updated March 21 at 7:23 a.m. with BMWED comment.
