BRS employees vote to ratify new labor agreement with BNSF

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 7, 2026 - Members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) announced today that they have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with BNSF Railway. The five-year agreement covers approximately 1,700 employees, representing the final portion of BNSF's union-represented workforce.

"This agreement marks an important milestone for BNSF, completing this round of national bargaining and ensuring all union-represented employees are now covered under ratified agreements," said BNSF President and Chief Executive Officer Katie Farmer. "We appreciate the collaboration of our labor partners throughout this process and look forward to continuing to support our employees, deliver safe and reliable service, and invest in the future."

The agreement includes wage increases totaling 17.5% over five years (18.8% compounded), with retroactive pay dating back to July 1, 2025, as well as accelerated enhancements to vacation benefits and maintained health care benefits consistent with the national framework.

"This agreement provides meaningful wage increases throughout the term and much needed improvements to healthcare and vacation. There is more work to do, and we look forward to working with BNSF for our members" said BRS General Chairman Jeremy Huckabee.

The ratification of this agreement completes BNSF's participation in the current round of national bargaining and results in 100 percent of the company's union-represented workforce being covered under ratified national agreements.

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