The tentative agreements are subject to ratification by BRS’s membership at CSX, accounting for 1,215 signalmen, and IBB’s membership, accounting for 59 members.
To date, CSX has ratified agreements with 11 labor unions, covering 14 different work groups, accounting for 47% of its unionized workforce, according to the Class I. The terms of the agreements are aligned, providing equivalent packages of improved wages, health care, and paid time off benefits.
“The agreement with the BRS continues to demonstrate our strong partnership with union leadership,” said CSX President and CEO Joe Hinrichs. “It reflects our shared commitment to safety, respect, and operational excellence as we move forward together as ONE CSX, ensuring greater efficiency and service for our customers.”
“The agreement with IBB reinforces CSX’s ongoing commitment to valuing and empowering employees,” added Hinrichs. “It reaffirms our team’s shared promise to prioritize safety, respect, and excellence as ONE CSX as we work collaboratively to better serve our customers.”
CSX says it “remains committed to working with other unions and crafts to reach similar agreements and continuing to partner with employees to make meaningful improvements in their work environment.”
