Wier UTU-represented yardmasters and hostlers employed by the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway have ratified separate new six-year agreements by overwhelming majorities. The new agreements provide for annual wage increases and back-pay; establish 401-k retirement plans, disability insurance and prior rights; increase life insurance; and place those members under the national railroad health and welfare [...]
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EJ&E yardmasters, hostlers ratify new agreements
October 10, 2012
Filed Under: News, Recent Updates, Yardmasters Tagged With: Cory Mayberry, Dave Wier, Elgin, Joliet & Eastern, Kevin Wright, Tommy Collins
UTU members ratify pacts on EJ&E, TP&W
September 4, 2012
Wier UTU-represented employees of Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway and Toledo, Peoria & Western Railway have ratified new five-year agreements. Negotiating assistance on both railroads was provided by UTU International Vice President Dave Wier. On EJ&E, the ratified contract provides that conductors, brakemen and yardmen receive wage increases, back-pay, an employment guarantee with furlough protection, [...]
Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cory Mayberry, Dave Wier, Ed Cox, EJ&E, Elgin, Joliet & Eastern, Kevin Wright, Mike Caudillo, Peoria & Western, Rich Barandela, Rob Ferrier, Steve Benedict, Toledo, TP&W
