NJ Transit and Engineers’ Union Reach Tentative Agreement, Averting Potential Strike
Newark, NJ – March 10, 2025
New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract, effectively averting a potential strike that could have disrupted services for approximately 100,000 daily riders. (apnews.com)
The agreement includes a "reasonable wage increase" for union members and resolves a longstanding grievance, though specific details have not been disclosed. The union’s rank and file are expected to vote next month on whether to ratify the contract. (apnews.com)
NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri, who assumed his role in January, played a pivotal role in facilitating the agreement. His fresh perspective was instrumental in reaching a deal that the union’s vice president, James P. Louis, described as "worthy for the membership to vote on." (apnews.com)
The labor dispute dates back to 2019 when the engineers’ previous contract expired. In response to stalled negotiations, President Joe Biden signed an executive order last summer to create a board aimed at resolving the disagreement. (apnews.com)
This development ensures uninterrupted rail service for NJ Transit’s daily commuters, maintaining the agency’s commitment to fairness, efficiency, and long-term financial sustainability. (apnews.com)
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