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New agreement reached on DM&IR

A tentative agreement has been reached with the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range (DM&IR) Railway covering wages, benefits and working conditions for conductors and trainmen. DM&IR is part of CN North America.

 

UTU General Chairpersons Tom Jackson (GO 321) and Ken Larson (GO 315) said the agreement is being explained to members and that ratification ballots would be distributed shortly.

 

The new agreement increases job security by more tightly defining job classifications and restricting future furloughs. It would replace a standard mileage/rule-based labor contract with one based on hourly wages and job guarantees.

 

Additionally, the tentative agreement would increase wages; provide a cash signing bonus, provide for retroactive pay, maintain weekly board markups, improve vacation and personal leave benefits, and offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions.

 

Jackson and Larson thanked UTU International Vice President Robert Kerley for his assistance in negotiating the tentative agreement. National Mediation Board mediators Marvin Sandrin (now retired) and Pat Simms were praised for their efforts.

 

The DM&IR operates in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. Its principal commodities are iron ore and taconite.

July 23, 2010


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Already the uninformed who haven't even seen the damned thing are campaigning against it. Opinions based on rumors and wishful thinking.

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Vote No!

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Snippy,
You just talked me into a yes vote.



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Snippy, you just talked me into selling my vote. . .oh. . .wait!

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