Tariffs are often promoted as a way to protect domestic industry. For railroad workers, the reality is far more concrete and far more immediate. Freight rail sits downstream of nearly every trade decision. When trade slows, rail volume falls. When volume falls, labor absorbs the shock long before capital does. Railroad workers do not experience…
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What “New York Dock” Is “New York Dock” refers to federally imposed employee‑protective conditions that automatically apply when the Surface Transportation Board (STB) approves a railroad merger, acquisition, consolidation, or similar transaction. The name comes from the ICC decision New York Dock Railway—Control—Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal (360 I.C.C. 60 (1979)). These protections bind the carrier…
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Click the links below for the new Tentative Agreement and Voting information. IAM – Tentative Agreement II – 01.30.25 IAM Ballot Registration and Voting_DL19_CSX_2025.02.24_updated
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Union members at CSX, especially those represented by the International Association of Machinists (IAM), face a challenging landscape regarding healthcare costs. Paying 15% of the Carrier’s monthly payment for insurance seems like a straightforward deal, but it can have significant financial implications. The average increase in healthcare costs in America typically ranges between 3-5% annually,…
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The recent election within District Lodge 19 has ignited profound concern among our members. According to the latest dues payer sheet, our membership count for March stood at 7,213. Astonishingly, only 1,634 members participated in the election of our president and recording secretary. This participation rate constitutes a mere 22.65 percent of the membership—a shockingly…
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There has never been more appropriate a time to organize workforces. It is imperative that workers have a united voice in this era of economic upheaval and widening inequality. There are several advantages to organizing a workforce, including better pay and working conditions, job stability, and a bigger say in decisions. It gives employees greater…
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