Union Pacific's locomotive engineers will now have up to
seven days paid in the event of illness.
OMAHA,
Neb., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Union
Pacific Railroad reached an agreement with the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) to provide paid sick leave
to the approximately 5,600 locomotive engineers employed by the
railroad. Under the agreement, BLET members will have up to seven
paid days to use in the event of illness. Five days will be
considered paid sick days with the ability to convert two
additional paid leave days for use as paid sick time. The new
agreement is effective Aug. 1.
"This agreement is really about health and safety," said BLET
National President Eddie Hall. "It's
not in our members', the public's, or the railroad's best interest
for engineers to be operating trains when they're sick.
Congratulations to our BLET General Chairmen and Union Pacific's
management who reached this agreement at the bargaining table."
"The well-being and quality of life for all employees are
critically important to us," said Union Pacific Chairman, President
and CEO Lance Fritz. "We want to
thank BLET union leadership for their valuable collaboration. This
agreement marks another step forward in Union Pacific's ongoing
commitment to fostering a supportive work environment that
prioritizes the health and well-being of all employees."
Union Pacific now has sick leave agreements in place with 12 of
its 13 labor unions, covering approximately 68% of Union Pacific's
craft employees.
ABOUT THE BLET
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen represents
more than 51,000 professional locomotive engineers and trainmen
throughout the United States. The
BLET is the founding member of the Rail Conference, International
Brotherhood of Teamsters.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers
the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable
and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company
connects its customers and communities to the global economy.
Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move
freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More
information about Union Pacific is available at www.up.com.
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