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SMART-TD endorses Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger with job protections; BMWED opposes; STB review pending.
SMART-TD, the nation’s largest railroad union, has endorsed Union Pacific’s $85 billion proposed merger with Norfolk Southern after the company provided written guarantees protecting jobs and ensuring lifetime career security for rail workers.
The agreement prevents layoffs due to the merger and includes preferential hiring for affected workers, with union leaders calling it a historic achievement for job and supply chain stability.
However, the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED) remains opposed, citing concerns that job protections are inadequate if workers are forced to accept lower pay or relocate to short-line railroads.
The merger’s fate rests with the Surface Transportation Board, where President Trump’s upcoming appointments could influence the outcome.
While over 100 shippers support the deal for improved efficiency and faster deliveries, some industry groups warn the merger could reduce competition and raise shipping costs, echoing concerns from past rail consolidations.
SMART-TD respalda la fusión entre Union Pacific y Norfolk Southern con protección de puestos de trabajo; BMWED se opone; la revisión del STB está pendiente.