CSX announces tentative labor agreement with Boilermakers

CSX Corporation today announced it has secured a new five-year tentative collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers & Helpers (IBB).

“The agreement with IBB reinforces CSX's ongoing commitment to valuing and empowering employees,” said Joe Hinrichs, President and CEO of CSX. “It reaffirms our team’s shared promise to prioritize safety, respect, and excellence as ONE CSX as we work collaboratively to better serve our customers.”

The tentative agreement is subject to ratification by the union’s membership at CSX, accounting for 59 members.

To date, CSX has ratified agreements with 11 labor unions, covering 14 different work groups, accounting for 47 percent of its unionized workforce. The terms of the agreements are aligned, providing equivalent packages of improved wages, health care, and paid time off benefits.

CSX remains committed to working with other unions and crafts to reach similar agreements and continuing to partner with employees to make meaningful improvements in their work environment.