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Learn about the topics addressed through collective bargaining. By discussing these issues at the bargaining table, the parties can deliver outstanding benefits to rail employees today and help maintain a strong foundation for the industry and rail families for tomorrow.
Class I rail carriers and several of their union partners have already reached — and in many cases, ratified and implemented — local and national collective bargaining agreements to proactively resolve the 2025 bargaining round. These agreements address key employee priorities with wage increases, enhancements to world-class health benefits and earlier access to paid time off. Learn more about the terms of these agreements.
Railroad careers are some of the best industrial careers in America. Bargaining discussions often focus on enhancing compensation levels through general wage increases and lump sum bonuses. For decades, the bargaining process has consistently produced agreements with annual pay raises.
Freight railroads provide employees with low-cost access to health plans that consistently rank among the nation’s best. Each round of bargaining provides an opportunity to benchmark and refine these plans to reflect the latest trends and best practices.
Railroad employees receive substantial paid time off each year and generous paid sick leave benefits. Paid time off is generally discussed alongside other forms of direct compensation and compensation-related work rules.
National bargaining often includes discussions on workplace rules. These discussions are vital for modernizing outdated rules and practices to meet the needs of today’s rail industry.
