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BLET website

Among other items, the newly-ratified agreement includes the following provisions:

Among other items, the newly-ratified agreement includes the following provisions:

• Current MRL TY&E employees will be offered employment with BNSF;

• Maintain original MRL hire date for prior right seniority (PRME) on the MRL Subdivision;

• Maintain original MRL hire date for the accrual of vacation and personal leave days;

• Employees will not be forced assigned off of the MRL subdivision;

• Maintain current pool runs;

• Maintain the reverse lodging option for pool crew employees;

• Maintain the 12-24-36 rest option for pool employees;

• Maintain 2-hour call times;

• The engineer extra board will have a rest cycle;

• The MRL will offer a $5,000 bonus for hiring out with the BNSF;

• Health and Welfare coverage on Day 1 with BNSF including Dental and Vision; and

• Maintains a 401K program for employees on Day 1 of their employment with BNSF.