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A collaborative process delivers a strong, efficient outcome for railroads, unions, and employees Arlington, Va. (July 6, 2026) – The freight rail industry is celebrating a landmark achievement. The National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) [...]
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Once ratified, NCCC-BRS deal will close out the current national bargaining round Arlington, Va. (June 16, 2026) – The National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC) today announced it has reached a tentative national agreement with the [...]
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In the one year since national bargaining opened, eleven unions have ratified twelve national agreements covering 95% of freight rail union employees. Arlington, Va. (December 30, 2025) – The National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) [...]
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2025 bargaining round has seen historic collaboration between freight rail carriers and the unions Arlington, Va. (November 3, 2025) – The National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) today announced it has reached a national tentative agreement [...]
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Within the first year of national bargaining, 75% of rail union employees have ratified agreements. Arlington, Va. (October 30, 2025) – The National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) today announced that members of the Sheet Metal, [...]
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Once ratified, more than 80% will be covered by pattern terms. Arlington, Va. (September 16, 2025) – The National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) today announced it has reached a national tentative agreement with the SMART-Transportation [...]
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Who are the parties involved in national railroad bargaining?
The current round of national bargaining includes 28 railroads represented by the National Carriers’ Conference Committee and 12 rail unions:
How long does the bargaining process take?
The timing of the process can vary. Sometimes agreements are reached quickly, and at other times, negotiations have proceeded through each part of the RLA process.
