BMWED-NW&W Agreements

NWW Agreement, Rules 1 thru 19

NWW Agreement Rules 20 thru 58

Letter Agreements Revising former Norfolk and Southern and former Wabash

NWW Appendices

Synthesis of certain rules applicable to Norfolk and Western Railway Agreement

Returning to Work

The NS Medical Department's process for returning employees to work following a long absence or a medically-related absence will depend on the specific situation and a case-by-case, individualized determination. However, most cases involve the same general steps. Tthis informational sheet describes the general steps at the present time. Intended as an overview, the process may vary for each employee.

Bereavement Leave

This negotiated benefit helps ease the pain when the tragedy of death strikes. Bereavement leave is paid leave that a Norfolk Southern employee is entitled to because of the death of a family member as defined by the terms of our BMWED collective bargaining agreements. read more...

Download a copy of the Bereavement Rule and Q+A sheet

Holidays

The eleven national holidays for 2010 as recognized in the National Agreement and Amendments are as follows:

New Year's Day	Thanksgiving
Washington's Birthday(Presidents Day)	Day After Thanksgiving
Good Friday	Christmas Eve
Memorial Day	Christmas Day
Independence Day	New Years' Eve
Labor Day

Other Agreements

Dec. 27, 2008	Plasser Tamper and 2X Tamper Agreement, Eastern Region
Sept. 28, 2008	Brandt and Log Loading Truck Agreement
Sept. 27, 2008	Plasser Tamper and 2X Tamper Agreement
March 14, 2008	Maumee Line Agreements
February 19, 2008	Brush Cutting Agreement
October 24, 2007	Seniority Agreement
July 27, 2007	Assistant Crane Operator Agreement
February 9, 2005	Rule 8 Advertisement and Award Agreement
January 14, 2005	Meal Allowance Agreement
March 14, 2001	System Discipline Rule
March 14, 2001	Agreed Upon Seniority Interpretation for NW Agreement
February 6, 2001	Milepost Divider Agreement
Sept. 27, 2000	Seniority Retention, Exercise Under Implementing Agreements
March 1, 2000	Seniority Protection Agreement for Changing Crafts
June 12, 1992	DPG Arbitrated Agreement
July 29, 1991	BMWE-NW Track Patrol Arbitration
here	NW Agreement Away from Home Expense Arrangements

Snitch

Next to a scab, a snitch or an informer is one of the lowest forms of humanity. All we have is our ability to stick together. Statements given to railroad management and their agents will only be used against you.

Management is not interested in the truth and is only interested in protecting their money at our expense. Be careful what you say and never volunteer any information.

Remember, nobody likes a snitch. No one can say you saw something that you did not see. This includes but is not limited to injuries, investigations and accidents of all kinds.