FORT WORTH, Texas — BNSF Railway has reached a tentative five-year agreement with members of the Transportation Communications Union Intermodal group, the railroad announced on Friday, Feb. 20.
“This new tentative agreement reflects the vital role our TCU intermodal team members play in our operation,” BNSF CEO Katie Farmer said in a press release. “Open, honest collaboration is the foundation of our success, and this marks our unwavering commitment to maintaining exceptional safety and service for our customers.”
The agreement covers 746 employees at BNSF’s Cicero, Corwith, Seattle, and Memphis intermodal terminals. It would provide raises totaling 17.5% (18.8% compounded) over the five-year life of the agreement, with retroactive pay to July 1, 2025. It also includes enhanced vacation and preserved health care benefits.
“I want to commend our bargaining committee for their efforts to secure real gains, and I’m confident this agreement moves our members forward,” said TCU/IAM National President Matt Hollis. “I also recognize the cooperation of BNSF CEO Katie Farmer and her labor relations team. Reaching agreements for such a large number of employees isn’t always the easiest task, but I appreciate the effort of both groups who worked diligently to reach a fair agreement.”
With the latest agreement, 95% of the railroad’s union employees and 12 of its 13 unions are covered by ratified or tentative agreements.
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