Above are the delegates who stood for the American Rail System Federation at this year’s BMWED Convention. Over the course of the convention, they sat in on committee work, floor debates, and votes that will shape the direction of our union in the years to come.
Maintenance of Way work doesn’t get easier, and neither does the fight to protect it. Having ARSF represented in that room, alongside lodges from across the country, matters. Decisions made at convention set policy that reaches every one of us back on the property, from staffing fights to contract enforcement to how the union responds when the carriers push back.
Thank you to everyone who gave their time to be there on our behalf. It’s not a small commitment, and the membership is better for it.
Pictured above are the delegates who represented the American Rail System Federation at the Teamster Convention. Patrick Barnes, Michael Babb, Corin Rodriquez, and George Scott attended on behalf of ARSF, taking part in the full slate of convention business over the course of the week.
The convention brought together delegates from across the Teamster affiliated unions to debate resolutions, elect leadership, and set policy direction for the years ahead.
We want to thank Patrick, Michael, Corin, and George for representing our membership at this year’s convention. The work they did there, from casting votes to building relationships with delegates from other unions, helps strengthen the position of every ARSF member going forward.
Convention Videos
BMWED American Rail System Federation Re-elects General Chairman Long
Sep 12 2025 3:33PM
Delegates at the first quadrennial convention of the BMWED’s American Rail System Federation re-elected General Chairman Johnny Long to a four-year term at the helm of the federation this week in Nashville, TN.
BMWED Armed Forces Council Honors the Fallen at Arlington National Cemetery
Sep 5 2025 10:32AM
Members of the BMWED’s Armed Forces Council gathered at Arlington National Cemetery to present a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
BMWED Emergency Contact Information
Jan 7 2025 11:29AM
BMWED now offers the option to add an emergency contact to your membership profile. This ensures that, in the event of an emergency, BMWED representatives can quickly reach someone close to you to provide vital support and communication when it matters most.
BMWE Conus Rate Adjustments
BMWED-NS Tentative Agreement
BMWED Continues Fight for Paid Sick Days at Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis
Pursuant to BMWED Resolution #37, reaffirmed by the 2022 National Division Convention, six (6) scholarships in the amount of $5,000.00 each will be awarded in 2024 for BMWED members or eligible dependents, currently enrolled in an accredited college, university or vocational trade school and high school seniors planning to enroll. Apply Now! Deadline: March 31, 2024.
U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D. (D-N.Y.) introduced the Rail Worker and Community Safety Act. This bill will make much needed improvements to federal rail safety regulations, including mandates for a two-person crew, changes to ways hazardous materials can be transported, increases funding for rail safety inspectors, and codifies mandatory sick leave for all rail workers.
National Suicide Prevention Month
KEY TERMS & CONCEPTS IN BMWED BARGAINING
Click the link above for the updated 2023 NS rates of pay.
RRB Benefit Information
The American Rail System Federation secures paid sick leave for Norfolk Southern Members
At the link provided below you will find the BMWED-NCCC Tentative Agreement (TA) as well as a Q&A document intended to help answer some of the questions surrounding the TA and the PEB’s recommendations.
On September 26 and 27, 2022, Executive Board Members Mr. Nick Baker and Mr. Ricky Coleman performed an internal audit of the American Rail System Federation as prescribed in the bylaws. See their statement below:
“On September 26th and 27th we traveled to the federation office in Cattletsburg, KY to review the financial statements and assets in the capacity of a trustee per the bylaws. During this time, we saw that the obligated funds were received from all former federations for our initial startup. Credit card statements and investments seem to be in good standings. The expenditures fall in line with federal regulations and entitlements. Future actions will include the sale of the Knoxville office to recoup that money and save on the monthly costs associated with its up keep.”
Organizing System Gangs
President Caldwell addressing the G&W RES Gang
Zach Ryder elected as point of contact TS-8
Vice Chairman Corey Hayes is addressing TS-24 regarding Metlife life insurance policy.
