Customer Advisory: Rail Carrier Labor Negotiation Status Update
On October 6, 2011, President Barack Obama established Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) 243, under the provisions of the Railway Labor Act. On November 5, the PEB completed its investigation and recommended settlement terms in the major North America freight railroads' bargaining dispute with labor unions representing railroad employees. North American railroads have reached tentative collective bargaining agreements with ten unions covering over 60% of rail employees. The tentative agreements cover wages, benefits, and other issues.
As mandated by the Railway Labor Act, the carriers and the remaining three unions are in a 30-day “cooling off” period to negotiate voluntary settlements, which would avert any potential disruptions to rail service. During this period, which ends December 6, strikes are not permitted.
Please note the Canadian operations of Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway are not impacted by these labor negotiations.
Should you have any questions or require assistance to this advisory , please contact your local sales representative.
