IAM District 19 reaches tentative deal with Union Pacific Railroad covering freight rail workers

Brian Bryant International President at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Brian Bryant International President at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers - International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
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IAM District 19 has announced a tentative agreement with Union Pacific Railroad that covers about 1,300 freight rail workers. The proposed contract addresses key issues such as pay, vacation, and healthcare.

“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.”

The union will provide members with more details about the tentative agreement soon. An electronic ratification vote is scheduled from August 25 to August 29, 2025.



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