The

Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen

(BRS) announced yesterday that its members at

BNSF Railway

have ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement.

The agreement covers about 1,700 employees and calls for wage increases totaling 17.5% over five years (18.8% compounded), with retroactive pay dating back to July 1, 2025. The contract also includes enhancements to vacation benefits and maintained healthcare benefits consistent with the national framework.

With the ratification, 100% of the company’s union-represented workforce is now covered under ratified national agreements, BNSF officials said in a press release.

“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 CEO Katie Farmer.

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