September 3, 2025
Additionally, two of the largest railroad unions have approved interim agreements that give their members 3% pay increases as negotiations continue on long-term agreements. Raises for the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART-TD) and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) took effect Sept. 1.
The 12 ratified long-term agreements cover five-year terms and include wage increases, effective July 1, 2025, along with additional vacation time, health and welfare benefits and work rule changes.
“I want to thank all our union partners for their work in reaching these agreements. It’s important we reward our employees without delay and acknowledge their contribution providing the safe, reliable service we sold our customers,” said Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena.
The 12 crafts that ratified agreements: