Union Pacific and SMART-TD Ink Tentative Paid Sick Leave Agreement

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Union Pacific Railroad has reached a tentative agreement with the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART-TD) to provide up to eight paid sick leave days to around 5,900 railroad employees. This agreement will give SMART-TD members an additional five paid sick days annually, with the ability to convert up to three paid leave days for use as paid sick time starting in 2024. If ratified, Union Pacific will become the second railroad in the industry to have paid sick leave agreements with all 13 of its labor unions. The company is committed to collaboration with its labor partners and employees to support its workforce.

Union Pacific now has ratified or tentative agreements with all 13 of its labor unions on important quality-of-life initiative

OMAHA, Neb., July 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Railroad and the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART-TD) reached a tentative agreement to provide up to eight paid sick leave days to around 5,900 railroad employees.

While all Union Pacific employees receive some form of paid leave, the proposed agreement will provide SMART-TD members an additional five paid sick days annually, prorated for 2023. Beginning in 2024, they also will have the ability to convert up to three paid leave days for use as paid sick time.

If ratified by SMART-TD, Union Pacific will have paid sick leave agreements in place with all 13 of its labor unions, becoming the second railroad in the industry to reach this milestone.

"I want to thank SMART-TD leadership for their support as we work together to create an environment where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to deliver exceptional service to our customers," said Union Pacific Chairman, President and CEO Lance Fritz. "We are committed to continued collaboration with our labor partners and employees to further identify opportunities that support our best-in-class workforce."

Union Pacific and SMART-TD look forward to continuing discussions on scheduled rest, which will allow employees to have more predictable schedules and enable the railroad to better manage staffing levels.

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FAQ

What is the agreement between Union Pacific Railroad and SMART-TD?

The agreement provides up to eight paid sick leave days to around 5,900 railroad employees, with SMART-TD members receiving an additional five paid sick days annually. Starting in 2024, they can also convert up to three paid leave days for use as paid sick time.

How many labor unions does Union Pacific have agreements with?

If ratified, Union Pacific will have paid sick leave agreements in place with all 13 of its labor unions, making it the second railroad in the industry to achieve this milestone.

What is Union Pacific's commitment to its labor partners and employees?

Union Pacific is committed to continued collaboration with its labor partners and employees to identify opportunities that support its best-in-class workforce.