Union Pacific Railroad: 11 Union Agreements, Wage Hikes & Benefits

Union Pacific Railroad finalizes agreements with 11 unions, securing wage increases and benefits. Interim deals are in place; long-term negotiations continue.

Union Pacific Railroad: 11 Union Agreements, Wage Hikes & Benefits
September 12, 2025 3:49 pm
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Introduction

Union Pacific Railroad has finalized agreements with 11 unions, representing 46% of its craft employees, with wage increases and benefit enhancements, as announced in a press release yesterday.

Agreements Ratified

Union Pacific Railroad has ratified agreements with 11 unions, encompassing 12 crafts and representing 46% of the railroad’s craft employees.

Interim Agreements

The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART-TD) and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) have approved interim agreements. These agreements provide 3% wage increases effective September 1. Negotiations for long-term agreements are ongoing, according to Union Pacific officials.

Terms of the Agreements

The 12 ratified agreements span five-year terms and include wage increases retroactive to July 1. The agreements also incorporate additional vacation time, health and welfare benefits, and work rule changes.

Participating Unions

The 11 unions that ratified agreements are the:

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    Conclusion

    Union Pacific Railroad has secured agreements with multiple unions, including interim wage adjustments for some, while long-term agreement discussions proceed.

    Company Summary

    Union Pacific Railroad: A major freight railroad operating in the western United States.

    International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART-TD): A labor union representing workers in the transportation industry.

    Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET): A labor union representing locomotive engineers and trainmen.

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