February 11, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

Contact: NMB Public Information Line -- (202) 692-5050

Re: Springfield Terminal Railway and IBEW Reach Tentative Agreement

Washington, D.C. -- The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that the Springfield Terminal Railway and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) reached a tentative contract agreement on February 5, 2003, covering the craft or class of Electricians. Mediation was guided by NMB Mediator Terri Brown.

The agreement is subject to union member ratification. Specific information regarding the contract or its provisions should be obtained directly from the parties.

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