General President Coleman congratulates SMART-TD leaders, members on ratified national agreement

On October 30, the SMART Transportation Division announced that members on Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF), Norfolk Southern (NS), Canadian National (CN) and several Class II and Class III railroads voted to ratify a new, five-year collective bargaining agreement that delivers substantial economic gains and key benefit improvements — without any concessions.

“SMART-TD railroaders work tirelessly, day in and day out, to keep this country moving, and they deserve to be rewarded with a contract that meets their demands,” said SMART General President Michael Coleman in response. “With substantial raises and improvements for medical, dental, vision and vacation benefits, President Jeremy Ferguson and his team made it clear that they heard those demands. The fact that almost 70% of voting members chose to approve this agreement speaks for itself. I want to congratulate Jeremy and his team on their work securing this agreement, and I want to thank every SMART-TD railroader for standing up for each other, making their voices heard and fighting for the contract they have earned.”