This page will serve as a one-stop resource for looking up the various information, links, and articles posted over the course of the National Bargaining Cycle.

Tap to Click HERE to view a flowchart for bargaining under the Rail Labor Act.

November 21, 2024 - First Meeting with NCCC scheduled

BMWED will have its first meeting with the NCCC on December 16, 17 and 18 in Nashville, TN.  An update will be issued at the conclusion of this meeting. 

November 8, 2024 - Section 6 Notices exchanged 

Section 6 of the Railway Labor Act (RLA) provides the legal framework for collective bargaining between railroads (and airlines) and their employees. It outlines the process for negotiating changes to rates of pay, rules, and working conditions.

This process is designed to ensure stability and avoid disruptions in the transportation industry.

To view the Section 6 Notice sent to BNSF tap or click HERE

To view the Section 6 Notice sent to BMWED, tap or click HERE

October 14, 2024 - NS Ratifies TA & CSX Rejects TA

BMWED members on Norfolk Southern have ratified a new agreement, while members on CSX rejected a tentative agreement in separate votes on October 14.
 
For Norfolk Southern, the agreement was ratified by a vote of 710-480 (59.66%), with 11 blank votes. This five-year agreement includes General Wage Increases (GWIs) compounded to 18.77% over the contract's duration, a reduction in vacation accrual time, and enhanced health and welfare benefits, maintaining the current 15% monthly employee contribution, among other improvements. To learn more about the ratified CBA, visit bmwe.org/ta. The GWIs will be applied annually on July 1, starting next year and ending in 2029, with the first GWI at 4.0%, followed by 3.75%, 3.5%, 3.25%, and 3.0% in subsequent years. Of the 3,144 eligible BMWED NS voters, 1,201 returned ballots.
 
On the other hand, BMWED members on CSX rejected a tentative agreement by a vote of 1,330-616 (68.35%), with 23 blank votes. Out of 4,186 eligible voters, 1,969 returned ballots. As a result, the tentative agreement did not ratify. 

At this time, it is unclear how these mixed results may affect National Bargaining.
 

August 8, 2024 - SURVEY

This survey started on August 8, 2024, for all members with current contact information. This survey will close on August 28, 2024. MAKE SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD BY DOING THE SURVEY!