The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) said 54% of the members of its mechanical and engineering division have voted in favor of ratifying a labor agreement between the union and U.S. freight railroads.
SMART said the contract includes “historic” wage increases, five annual service recognition payments, an additional day off and enhanced health care benefits, as well as a 13.5% wage increase, retroactive pay and $3,000 in service recognition...
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