Jun 25, 2026 | General, News
Congratulations to the Machinists at SEPTA (Southern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) for ratifying their CBA. The agreement was overwhelmingly ratified by 74%. This agreement has no concessions and a 7% wage increase over 2 years.
Jun 24, 2026 | General, News
https://www.iamdistrict19gear.org/SFNT.html TO: District 19 locals and members We are pleased to announce the launch of the first District 19 Online Merchandise Store in response to the strong interest from our members in purchasing District 19 apparel and promotional...
Jun 23, 2026 | General, News
Strong Contracts Need Strong Enforcement! When CPKC brought contractors onto the property to perform work on Roadway Machines, IAM Local 112 Roadway Mechanics took action. Members documented the violations and worked with District 19 to enforce their agreement. As a...
Jun 19, 2026 | General, News
UP–NS Merger Application Update: We wanted to provide an update on the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger application currently before the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The STB rejected the carriers’ initial application on January 16, 2026,...
Jun 11, 2026 | General, News
UNION CONTRACTS PAY! A BNSF Denver Machinist was unjustly removed from service. Thanks to the due process protections negotiated in the contract, the case was challenged through the grievance and arbitration process. The Arbitrator ultimately ruled in the...
Jun 6, 2026 | General, News
June 6, 2026 IAM District 19 Opposition to the Proposed Union Pacific – Norfolk Southern Merger The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 19 opposes the proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railroad in...