New York, NY – The National Conference of Firemen & Oilers, SEIU 32BJ (NCFO), announced today a Tentative Agreement with the MTA- Metro North Railroad, has been reached.
Pursuant to Section 6 of the Railway Labor Act (RLA), the NCFO served formal notices for changes in current rates of pay, rules and working conditions.
NCFO President Dean Devita stated, “This agreement, provides solid wage increases during a National Emergency Pandemic for the NCFO members and all Metro-North employees who have continued to provide professional service to Metro-North during this crisis.
Congratulations to Assistant to the President Mike Pistone and General Chairman Vincent Ruffolo for finalizing this agreement. The NCFO also congratulates our Union Partners for all their work in securing this agreement for their members.”
“Because of the pandemic, never in the history of Metro-North railroad have the NCFO members needed a wage increase more and this increase is well deserved. The NCFO members must be treated with dignity and respect for their action during this National Emergency.” added NCFO Assistant to the President Mike Pistone.
General Chairman Vincent Ruffolo stated, “During a pandemic when so many people are out of work, we are fortunate not only to avoid furloughs, but gain a well-deserved wage increase.”
We look forward to presenting the Tentative Agreement to the NCFO membership for their consideration.
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