WASHINGTON — Members of the Transport Workers Union have ratified a new five-year contract with Conrail including a 17.5% wage increase, the union has announced. Journeyman carmen will make more than $100,000 a year by the end of the contract.
TWU International President John Samuelsen called the deal “a big win for TWU railroad workers” in a press release, saying, ““This new contract locks in real wage increases and ensures that hardworking TWU members will be able to better provide for their families with increased pay and benefits.”
The contract is effective July 1. It establishes an employee-only medical plan and includes improved dental and vision benefits, along with improved vacation benefits. The union said it is continuing negotiations for paid sick days.
Conrail operates shared assets of CSX and Norfolk Southern in the Detroit, Philadelphia, and North Jersey areas.
