District 19 IAMAW

10/22/2026

GC John Denny and APDGC Kenny Krause visited with members at the MRL/BNSF Livingston, Montana, this week.
The visit provided an opportunity to connect directly and hear from the members on the ground and strengthen the relationship between union leadership and the membership.
When asked about the visit, Krause responded, "It was a great visit and a good group of members. I look forward to my next visit." He added, "Keep up the great work!"
Thank you to our members in Livingston for taking the time to meet with your leadership and for the hard work and dedication you bring to the job every day. Staying connected remains an important part of representing our members and supporting the workforce along the rails.

10/22/2026

https://districtlodge19.org/general/on-track-news-3rd-quarter-2026/

The 3rd Quarter edition of On Track News has a new look! Print copies are on their way to every Local Recording Secretary and Executive Board member across District 19.

Check out the latest from around the District.

10/21/2026

Last week GC Tinsley visited members from Local 96 at the Houston Settegast Shop. Meeting with new members was a plus. While in Houston Nate also attended the ALL Rail Craft Rally. And later visited the UP Council Bluffs, Iowa shop. Thank you to Local Chairman Vince Blankemeyer and Local Chairman Todd Larsen for taking the time to assist Nate with the visits.

10/21/2026

GC Mike Lemon toured the Amtrak Beech Grove Shop and met with members to discuss any issues. This shop is Amtraks premiere locomotive rebuild facility. Thank you to Local Chairman Joe Cotterman for all of the work you do on behalf of the membership and for showing Mike around the shop.

10/20/2026

Former STB Chairman Martin J. Oberman says merger application falls short of the 2001 rules’ “show me” standard on benefits, truck conversions, and competition

Trains Turntable: Commentary from Martin J. Oberman Following the burst of rail mergers in the 1990s, the Surface Transportation Board wrote the “new” 2001 merger rules in anticipation of just the kind of merger being proposed by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. The board said then that it wo...

10/20/2026

Last week APDGC Krause met with BNSF-TM members in Pueblo,CO and with members at the UP Denver M/W equipment shop. He also attended the local 1338 monthly meeting.

10/17/2026

https://stoptherailmerger.com/behind-closed-doors-up-seeks-to-conceal-ceos-threats-of-retaliation-pushes-for-private-meetings-with-regulators/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

10/16/2026

IAM District 19 is proud to announce that our members at Metro-North Railroad have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, delivering wage increases, improved benefits, and additional compensation.

Agreement highlights include:
● 14% General Wage Increase over the life of the agreement.
● $3,000 Lump-Sum Payment for eligible members.
● $500 Annual Safety and Clothing Allowance.
● Retroactive Pay for eligible members.
● No Increase in Medical Contributions.
● No Major Work Rule Changes.

This agreement builds on the strong contract secured by our Brothers and Sisters at the Long Island Rail Road. We once again thank those members who stood strong on the picket lines.

Their solidarity and determination helped establish a strong bargaining pattern that carried forward to our Metro-North membership.

When railroad workers stand together, we raise the standard for everyone. Congratulations to our Metro-North members and everyone involved in securing this agreement!

10/14/2026

Local 1343 Holds It Down in Shreveport, Louisiana!

This week, District 19 PDGC Reece Murtagh and General Chairman Heath Jacobs visited the CPKC locomotive shop in Shreveport, Louisiana, touring the facility across all three shifts and attending Local 1343’s monthly membership meeting.

During the visit, they also met with the facility’s new management and had productive discussions.

A special thanks to Local 1343 Chairman Derrick Philyaw for taking time out of his day off to show us around the facility and for his continued dedication to the membership of Local 1343.

10/12/2026

In September, General Chairman Jason Gibbs did a shop tour at the ALSTOM shop in Baltimore, MD. Local 1299 members recently ratified a new 4-year contract. The duration of this contract will be until December 31, 2027. This contract has strong wages, no increase in Health and Welfare, a signing bonus, improved adjustments in vacation, improvements in bereavement leave, an additional floating holiday, and retro pay. This facility recently had a new shop built that has a wheel machine. Thank you to the members for their hard work and to Local Chairman Greg Rawlings for the communication with the members during the contract negotiations between the carrier and the coalition.