IAM District 19 has announced a tentative agreement with Union Pacific Railroad, covering about 1,300 freight rail workers. The agreement follows negotiations focused on improving pay, vacation, and healthcare benefits.
“Our membership asked us to stand strong for a contract that includes no takeaways and makes improvements to pay, vacation and healthcare – and that’s exactly what we’ve delivered,” said IAM District 19 President and Directing General Chair Reece Murtagh. “We strongly recommend acceptance of this agreement.”
“District 19 continues to stand strong for industry-leading contracts,” said Josh Hartford, IAM Special Assistant to the International President for the IAM Rail Division. “Together, we are remaking this industry and giving every rail worker the respect they’ve earned.”
IAM District 19 stated that members will soon receive more information regarding the details of the tentative agreement. An electronic ratification vote is scheduled to take place from Monday, August 25 through Friday, August 29, 2025.
