Boilermakers have voted to ratify a tentative agreement with the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC) with 82% voting in favor of the agreement. The union also ratified the CSX agreement with a vote of 72%.
The National Railway Labor Conference (NRLC) is an association representing all U.S. Class I freight railroads and many smaller freight and passenger lines. Through its NCCC, the NRLC leads national negotiations with the 12 major rail labor organizations.
Director of Railroad Services John Mansker said that just leaves two railroads to vote on, Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific Kansas City.