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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The main differences between the first tentative agreement (August 23, 2024) and the new tentative agreement (January 30, 2025) include several additions and modifications that affect employee benefits, work rules, and job protections. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences: New Additions in the January 30, 2025, Tentative Agreement: Paid Sick Leave Carryover: Employees can…
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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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Tariffs and taxes both take money from people, but tariffs do it in a sneakier and often more harmful way. Here’s the simple breakdown: Who Pays? Taxes: The government takes money directly from your paycheck or when you buy something (like sales tax). You know what you’re paying. Tariffs: The government puts a tax on…
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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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