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BNSF MAY 2025 Voting Instructions & Tentative Agreements
Voting on the tentative agreements opens on June 2, 2025 and concludes on July 2, 2025, at 5:00 PM CDT. Voting will be done electronically through electionbuddy.com. A text message and an email will be sent to the phone number and email we have on file. To update your contact information, click or tap HERE. Voting results will be published shortly after the voting closes.
If there are issues with casting your vote, reach out to the System Office at (402) 463–0234 or General Chairman George Loveland at (309) 337–4262.
BMWED has reached six Tentative Agreements with BNSF Railway concerning the following topics.
To view the Tentative Agreements, tap or click HERE
BSD General Chairman George Loveland gives an overview of the six tentative agreements BMWED has reached with BNSF. The agreements include: Changes to Rule 19, Bumping Vacancies/ Open Positions, Weekend Travel Allowance - Any Means, Weekend Travel Allowance - Lodging, Truck Driver Universal Seniority, and CDL Training and Incentive.
Combined Claim Form
This form can be used for a Rules Claim or a Contracting Claim Submission.
Witness Statement
Used to provide supporting evidence for a claim,
NOT AS A CLAIM SUBMISSION.
Statement of Skills
& Experience
Used to provide a work history for a claim,
NOT AS A CLAIM SUBMISSION.
Continuing Claim Tracking Form
Used to track hours on a weekly basis for claims that are continuing in nature.
NOT AS A CLAIM SUBMISSION.
SUBMIT INFORMATION
FOR CLAIMS ONLINE!
Click the appropriate icon to access the online form!
Use this button to ensure your contact details (phone number, address, and email address) are current with the Burlington System Division. Information regarding claims, grievances, bargaining updates, voting information, and other communications are sent to the contact details on file, so make sure they are up-to-date.
Use the MEMBER STATUS BUTTON to update your contract information.
The railroads are seeking federal approval to reduce human track inspections in favor of automated technology commonly known as Automated Track Inspections (ATI), which they argue is cheaper. However, human inspectors are crucial for identifying potential issues before they become serious problems. Technology alone cannot replace the judgment and experience of skilled inspectors, and warns that granting this waiver could lead to catastrophic derailments due to corporate greed and regulatory negligence. Track Inspectors are urged to share their experiences to prevent safety from being compromised.
If you have a story to tell about the inaccuracies or the problematic issues you have experienced with ATI, please reach out to your System Officer or Perry Rapier at prapier@bmwe.org.
Without these stories, there is a very real possibility that ATI could be replace human inspections and put the safety of you, your co-workers and your community at risk!
National H&W Plan Information
For more information on your Health & Welfare benefits, go to https://www.yourtracktohealth.com/
BNSF's 19 (A) CAROUSEL of CRAZY!
To read the full letter sent to BNSF CEO Katie Farmer from BMWED, Click or Tap HERE.
Statements and evidence will be needed to get BNSF to change course. Please email any evidence or statements to your System Officer. Email addresses for the System Officers can be found at www.bmwedburlington.org/officers_and_staff
National Tentative Agreement Ratifies with NCCC
Click or Tap HERE for the National Agreement updates.
JOE MONTANA JERSEY GIVEAWAY
Exciting news for BSD members! Thanks to the generous donation from the Casey Jones Law Firm, you could win an autographed Joe Montana jersey!
Every lodge meeting you attend earns you another entry into the drawing. So, the more meetings you attend, the better your chances of winning this legendary piece of sports memorabilia. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Find out when you lodge meeting is scheduled on our EVENTS CALENDAR!
CALLING THEM OUT
This video highlights what Rail Labor has been thinking for decades! Please watch it and share it with your friends and family. The reductions in the railroad workforce have had a devastating impact, not only on Rail Labor but also on the communities that rely on rail transportation for hazardous materials. Let's all stand with Rail Labor for ALL of our safety and well-being.
Check your Form BA-6 from the RRB!
The RRB will be sending out Form BA-6 in the latter part of June. It is extremely important to review these forms for accuracy and file a protest (Form G-70) as soon as possible. If a protest is filed with the RRB, you will need to provide proof of compensation from the Carrier in that month to receive credit or military orders that clearly show service in the disputed month.
The G-70 forms are available on the RRB tab within Member Resources menu.
