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On July 1, thousands of freight rail employees across the country will see their paychecks continue to grow as the first of the new wage increases negotiated in the 2025 national bargaining round take effect. [...]
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Arlington, Va. (June 2, 2025) – The National Railway Labor Conference (NRLC) today announced the appointment of Stephanie Deiger as Vice Chair. Ms. Deiger succeeds Jeff Rodgers, who held the role prior to being named [...]
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Nine out of twelve unions have now ratified national pattern agreements in the 2025 bargaining round Arlington, Va. (April 30, 2025) – The National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) today announced that members of the International [...]
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Arlington, Va. (April 30, 2025) – The National Railway Labor Conference (NRLC) today announced the promotion of Kristin Beckner to Managing Director of Labor Relations and Benefits. With over a decade of labor relations experience [...]
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Arlington, Va. (April 25, 2025) – The National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) today announced that members of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers (IBB) have voted to ratify a national collective bargaining agreement. This contract with [...]
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Collaboration between freight railroads and labor organizations at the bargaining table continues to drive significant results for employees and enables the industry to keep powering our economy. Here’s a look at recent milestones reached during [...]
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Who are the parties involved in national railroad bargaining?
The most recent round of national bargaining included more than 30 railroads represented by the National Carriers’ Conference Committee and 12 rail unions:
How long did the bargaining process take?
The 2025 round of national handling was the fastest in decades, closing in only 18 months. The prior four rounds averaged more than three years.
