March 31 (Reuters) - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) said on Monday it had secured a tentative deal that covers about 4,900 freight rail workers with the National Carriers' Conference Committee (NCCC), which represents U.S. freight railroads.

The agreement follows a recent wave of agreements and ratifications in the U.S. railroad industry after the Joe Biden administration had called for better benefits for freight railroad workers.

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An electronic ratification vote will take place between April 25 and April 30, IAM said.

The tentative agreement covers IAM District 19 members at BNSF, Norfolk Southern (NSC.N) , opens new tab, Canadian National (CNR.TO) , opens new tab, Belt Railway, Terminal Rail, Consolidated Rail, Indiana Harbor Belt, New Orleans Public Belt, and Palmetto Railways.

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/iam-secures-tentative-deal-4900-freight-rail-workers-2025-03-31/