CSX reaches four paid sick-leave agreements

CSX yesterday announced agreements with four more rail labor unions to provide paid sick leave benefits.

The unions include SMART-TD Conductors/Trainmen (C&O), SMART-TD Yardmasters; International Brotherhood of Boilermakers; and Carrolton Road-Transportation Communications Union-represented engineers/yardmen/maintenance of way employees.

The agreements extend coverage to more than 600 employees. In 2023, CSX became the first U.S. Class I to extend paid sick leave agreements to its contract workers. Since then, the company has successfully negotiated with several unions including the BMWED, BRC, SMART-TD, IAM, NCFO, and IBEW, according to a CSX press release.

"CSX values our employees and understands that their wellbeing is critical to our success. We are grateful to our labor partners for their collaboration in solidifying these agreements and helping us lead the way toward a more inclusive and supportive work environment, “ CSX President and CEO Joe Hinrichs said.

Meanwhile, CSX this week was named a silver winner in the third Annual Anthem Awards honoring the purpose and mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide that inspire others to take action in their communities.

CSX was named a silver winner in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Special Workplace Initiative category for its Pride in Service signature community investment initiative. Launched in 2018, CSX Pride in Service has benefited more than 1 million members of the military and first responders and their families, CSX officials said in a news release.