Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Announce Historic Agreement with SMART-TD Securing Railroad Jobs Amid Merger Plan
Union Pacific Corporation and SMART-TD have announced a historic agreement ensuring job security for railroad workers amid a proposed merger with Norfolk Southern. The agreement guarantees that employees will not face involuntary furloughs due to the merger, marking a significant commitment to protecting unionized jobs. Both companies emphasize their dedication to unlocking new growth opportunities in the industry, with SMART-TD supporting the merger as a model of collaboration between labor and management.
Union Pacific Corporation, in collaboration with the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers - Transportation Division (SMART-TD), has announced a groundbreaking agreement as it moves forward with a proposed merger with Norfolk Southern. This historic agreement ensures job security for thousands of railroad workers, with Union Pacific committing that employees will not face involuntary furloughs as a result of the merger. The agreement is hailed as an unprecedented guarantee in American railroading history, with both Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern emphasizing their commitment to protecting unionized jobs and unlocking new growth opportunities for the industry. SMART-TD has expressed its support for the merger, highlighting it as a model of collaboration between labor and management. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. UP - Union Pacific Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 20250922776661) on September 22, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT)
