Discover the structured bargaining process that is used to establish pay and benefits for railroaders, keep America’s freight rail industry on track, and ensure our economy continues moving forward.
Railroad negotiations are governed by the Railway Labor Act (RLA), a federal statute that facilitates negotiations between freight railroads and the labor unions that represent rail workers while preventing disruptions to interstate commerce.
On July 1, thousands of freight rail employees across the country will see their paychecks...
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Arlington, Va. (June 2, 2025) – The National Railway Labor Conference (NRLC) today announced the...
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Nine out of twelve unions have now ratified national pattern agreements in the 2025 bargaining...
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Arlington, Va. (April 30, 2025) – The National Railway Labor Conference (NRLC) today announced the...
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