UTU opposes
BNSF/CN deal
AUSTIN, Texas -- The UTU is opposing the merger between the Canadian National and Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroads. -- Full story.

Unions, carriers
reach retirement deal
WASHINGTON -- Full retirement benefits at age 60 with 30 years of service, parity for widows, and five-year vesting are three of the cornerstones of an historic agreement that will benefit railroad retirees if Congress passes legislation this year to improve the Railroad Retirement System. -- Full story.

BC Rail lockout shows
resolve of UTU, rail labor
VANCOUVER -- A nine-day surprise lockout of 1,600 union workers at BC Rail Ltd. between December 27 and January 5 tested the resolve of rail employees during the holiday season. But it was BC Rail who took it on the chin. -- Full story.