Norfolk Southern Railway reaches tentative 5-year labor agreements with 55% of unionized workforce, including wage increases, enhanced vacation, and improved healthcare benefits.

Norfolk Southern Railway has reached tentative five-year labor agreements with five additional labor unions, covering 55% of its unionized workforce. The agreements, pending union ratification, provide a 3.5% average annual wage increase, enhanced vacation time, and improved healthcare benefits. These agreements follow four previously announced agreements, demonstrating progress in addressing union concerns and preventing potential labor disputes. The railway industry, which is currently negotiating for improved wages and working conditions, benefits from these timely agreements to maintain rail operations in the U.S.

August 30, 2024
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