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The American Train Dispatchers Association and Union Pacific Railroad Reach Agreement to Protect Union Jobs for Life

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  • The American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) & Union Pacific Railroad reached an agreement guaranteeing life-long job security for union employees following their planned merger with Norfolk Southern.
  • This deal ensures job protection for ATDA Train Dispatchers employed at the time of the merger, subject to standard continued employment requirements.
  • ATDA President L. Ed Dowell expressed support for the merger after Union Pacific committed to preserving union work rights & maintaining stability for members.
  • The ATDA is the sixth national union to secure a jobs-for-life agreement with Union Pacific, joining SMART-TD, NCFO, BRC, IBB, & USCA.
  • Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena stated the agreement underscores the company's confidence in the merger's benefits for the nation, workforce, & customers.
  • The merger aims to create America's first single-line, coast-to-coast railroad, with further details available at AmericasGreatConnection.com.
  • Union Pacific operates in 23 western states & is listed on the NYSE under the ticker UNP.