February 28, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

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

Re: Tentative Agreement reached between the NCCC and RLBC

Washington, D.C. -- The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that a tentative collective bargaining agreement was reached on February 28, 2007, between the nation’s major freight railroads represented by the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC) and a coalition of seven rail unions represented by the Rail Labor Bargaining Coalition (RLBC).

Mediation was guided by NMB Mediator Terri Brown.

The agreement is subject to ratification by members of the seven unions. Specific information regarding the contract or its provisions should be obtained directly from the parties.

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