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Amtrak carmen and clerical workers represented by the Transportation Communications Union (TCU) recently ratified a new five-year agreement. Carmen voted 493-431 and clerks voted 983-407 in favor of the contract.

The agreement calls for a 15 percent general wage increase, beginning with a 1.5 percent raise on July 1. The contract also caps future health-care contributions, and freezes co-pays and deductibles.

“Unlike past rounds on Amtrak, which were marked by bitter, protracted bargaining, we are happy that our carmen and clerical members will begin receiving wage increases immediately,” said TCU International President Robert Scardelletti in a prepared statement.

Meanwhile, Amtrak workers who are represented by the Transport Workers Union (TWU) must submit their ratification ballots by June 18.

“This is an excellent agreement that provides our members what they deserve: solid wage increases, without delay," said TWU Railroad Division Director Gary Maslanka.