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7/17/2023
Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad's (FG&A) train and engine employees last week voted to join the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.
The National Mediation Board (NMB) certified the election on July 12, BLET officials said in a press release.
In April, 75% of FG&A employees signed authorization cards indicating they wanted representation with the BLET. Now, BLET will begin to negotiate a union contract for those workers.
"Across the country, locomotive engineers and train service employees at short lines have seen the gain in wages our members have made in the national freight-rail agreement last year and improvements in scheduling this year," said BLET National President Eddie Hall. "They know that we have been a voice for improved safety. They are reaching out and want to join us."
A Gulf & Atlantic Railways subsidiary, FG&A operates along 430 miles in north Florida, with a branch running to south Georgia.