2025 Contract Status Update
Stay up-to-date on the timeline of the 2025 IAM Railroad Machinist contract process. Review each step, listed from the newest developments to the earliest actions. This round is over. Next section 6 will be in 2029
View current Agreements HERE
Step by step process overview(Link)
Note: This is a lengthy process. Updates will be posted here as soon as they are available.
04/30/2025
Vote Passed
Here’s a concise overview of the 2025 contract process for IAM Railroad Machinists, showing how we moved from initial member input all the way through ratification:
Overview
The 2025 bargaining cycle began in spring 2024 with a membership survey and has proceeded through formal Section 6 notices, coalition and independent carrier negotiations, and shop‐floor outreach. A tentative agreement was reached at the end of March 2025, followed by an electronic ratification vote in late April, which passed with 59% approval on April 30.
Key Milestones
April 25, 2024
– Launched the member survey to gather bargaining priorities.
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November 2024
– Nov 1: NRLC submitted its Section 6 notice.
– Nov 7: IAM District 19 filed its Section 6 notice, officially kicking off national negotiations.
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December 31, 2024
– Several carriers opted out of the NCCC framework (CPKC, CSX, UP) to bargain independently, while BNSF and Norfolk Southern remained with the NCCC.
– Section 6 notices served under the Railway Labor Act.
– Meetings scheduled: NCCC (Jan 16, 2025), UP (Jan 29), CPKC coalition (Feb 20), with ongoing talks at CSX.
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February 24, 2025
– No new developments reported.
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March 6, 2025
– BNSF–NCCC talks continue; CSX machinists accepted their TA.
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March 26, 2025
– Shop‐floor tour update shared.
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March 31, 2025
– Reached a tentative agreement.
– Shared IAM and NCCC press releases.
– Announced the electronic ratification vote window: April 25–30, 2025.
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April 17, 2025
– Posted guidance on the voting process.
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April 30, 2025
– The TA was ratified by 59% of voting members.
What’s Next
Publish detailed vote results once available.
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Implement the new agreement provisions per the timelines agreed upon.
Stay tuned to the contract page and step-by-step process overview for ongoing updates.
04/17/2025
Post about the voting process (HERE)
03/31/2025
We have reached a tentative agreement. See this link HERE
Original IAM Press release HERE
NCCC press release HERE
An electronic ratification vote will take place between Friday, April 25 and Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
03/26/2025
Recent post about the shop tour HERE
03/06/2025
No new updates with the BNSF NCCC Coalition. In other news CSX Machinist have accepted their TA. See Press release HERE. Here’s a link to their TA from earlier
02/24/2025
No new updates from the last meetings.
12/31/2024
Update: National Freight Negotiations(From D19)
- Carriers Opting Out of National Handling: Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CKC), CSX, and Union Pacific (UP) have decided to negotiate independently, moving away from the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC).
- Carriers Remaining with NCCC: BNSF Railway and Norfolk Southern (NS) continue to negotiate under the NCCC framework, among others (see full list at https://districtlodge19.org/national-negotiations)
- Section 6 Notices: As mandated by the Railway Labor Act, Section 6 notices have been served to all carriers represented by the NCCC. These notices formally propose changes to existing agreements, marking the beginning of the bargaining process.
- Ongoing Negotiations: Active discussions are taking place with carriers that have chosen independent negotiations, focusing on quality-of-life issues that are critical to our members.
- Stay Updated: For the latest information and ongoing updates, visit our website under National Contract Negotiations. https://districtlodge19.org/national-negotiations
- Important Dates: Meetings set with the NCCC on January 16th, 2025. UP meeting on January 29th, 2025, and CPKC coalition meetings on February 20th, 2025. Continued talks with CSX.
We remain optimistic that all carriers will engage in good-faith negotiations to reach agreements that meet the needs of our members.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact my office or reach out to your servicing General Chairman.
In Solidarity,
Signatures not reproduced
11/7/2024
IAM District 19 submits our Section 6 notice.
View District 19 Section 6 Notice (D19 Section 6)
11/1/2024
NRLC Presents their section 6 notice
(NCCC SECTION 6)
04/25/2024
This year we start with the survey. Please fill this out asap. (SURVEY LINK) (ALT LINK)
Remember this is a slow process. As I get updates I will post them here.
For a look back at the previous contract timeline, follow this LINK