Members who are eligible to vote and have not received a ballot by August 17 should call the National Division. Photo by Cory Rusch, BLET Division 659
Ballots were mailed this week to BLET members voting on a tentative agreement with the Carrollton Railroad, located in Kentucky. If ratified by the members, the tentative deal would represent the first BLET-negotiated contract at the property after Carrollton workers voted to join the BLET in late 2024.
The tentative five-year contract would provide back pay and general wage increases over the life of the contract (2025-2029) as well as enhancements to the paid vacation schedule, allowing members to earn more vacation days at an accelerated rate. The tentative agreement would also ensure that the Carrollton Railroad workforce would not be merged into CSX’s seniority district without “New York Dock” protections (federally mandated labor protections that provide wages and other benefits as a result of a merger or acquisition), an important provision the members wanted to secure in a contract.
The negotiating team consisted of National Vice President James Logan and Grievance Chairman David Skirvin. Logan said negotiations originally began under the leadership of National Vice President Randy Fannon, who led the successful organizing drive at the property in 2024.
The Carrollton Railroad is a subsidiary of CSXT that operates in Western Kentucky near Louisville, Ky., and Cincinnati, Ohio.
Note to Carrollton RR members: Ballots were mailed on August 6 and will be tabulated on August 27. Members who are eligible to vote and have not received a ratification packet by August 17 should call the National Division’s dedicated voicemail line at (216) 241-2630, ext. 222. When connected with the voicemail, please leave the following information:
- Your name, address and phone number;
- The division to which you belong;
- The railroad you work for;
- Your date of birth;
- The last four digits of your Social Security number; and
- Your email address.
All replacement ballots will be distributed by email. Any member who requires a replacement ballot must include their email address in the voicemail; otherwise, they will not be able to participate in the ratification vote.