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Wabtec is acquiring Frauscher Sensor Technology Group for €675 million to enhance its digital intelligence portfolio and strengthen its position in the railway signaling market, aiming for accelerated growth and international expansion.
After a two-month strike, the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE) and Wabtec Corp. have reached a tentative agreement at the Erie locomotive plant. The agreement includes wage increases, improvements to the grievance process, enhanced holidays and personal days for new employees, and a transition to Wabtec's standard employee benefits. The union membership will vote on the agreement, which maintains a 10-year progressive wage scale and provides wage increases for all employees.
Wabtec and United Electrical Workers leaders have reached a tentative agreement on wages and employee benefits, which includes wage increases, improvements to the grievance process, and additional benefits for new employees. The agreement will now be voted on by UE Local 506 and 618 workers, with a recommendation from UE leadership to approve it. If ratified, the strike at Wabtec's Erie plant will come to an end.
Wabtec and the United Electrical Workers unions have reached a tentative agreement, which includes wage increases, improvements to the grievance process, and additional benefits for union members. The proposal will be voted on by union members, who have been on strike for over two months, and will remain on strike until the contract is ratified.
Erie County Executive Brenton Davis expressed concern over alleged developments at the Wabtec plant in Lawrence Park that could lead to its closure, urging the company and the UE 506 union to reach a settlement and allow workers to vote on a contract proposal. The union president, Scott Slawson, stated that there have been no discussions about closing the Erie site during negotiations and remains hopeful for a resolution that meets the needs of the union workers while supporting the local economy. Wabtec emphasized the need for cost competitiveness and labor stability at the Erie site, warning that the union's demands could negatively impact employees and the community. Both sides are set to resume negotiations.
An Erie County judge has issued several orders in a lawsuit filed by Wabtec against UE Locals 506 and 618, the striking union workers. The orders prohibit interference with business activities, physical violence or vandalism, and limit the number of picketers at Wabtec entrances. Both parties have agreed to a consent order that ensures the safety of employees and allows operations to continue without interference.
Wabtec, a locomotive plant in Erie, Pennsylvania, and the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE) have reached a court-approved consent decree to regulate the conduct of striking employees on the picket lines. The agreement, similar to one reached in 2019, limits the number of picketers at each gate to 10 at a time and prohibits harassment and interference with the company's operations. The consent decree also prohibits physical violence, vandalism, and mass picketing. The enforcement of the decree falls under the responsibility of law enforcement agencies. The strike, which began on June 22, is due to a stalemate over a new labor contract.
Union workers from the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America staged a rally at Wabtec's headquarters in Pittsburgh during their ongoing labor strike. The workers, representing 1,400 employees at Wabtec's Erie facility, are demanding higher wages in the progression tier system and a cap on healthcare payments. Negotiations have not resulted in a bargaining agreement, with the union accusing the company of dismissing their grievances. Wabtec expressed willingness to work with the union but emphasized the need for competitiveness in the agreement.
The union presented its first strike settlement proposal to Wabtec, marking the first meeting between both parties since the strike began. Despite remaining far apart on key issues, the company is considering the union's proposals and working on a written response. The company and union are scheduled to meet again on Tuesday.
Negotiations between Wabtec Corp. and its union workforce in Erie have been extended after a midnight deadline passed with no agreement. Talks will resume on Saturday at 10 a.m. The two parties have been negotiating since April 27, with the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America representing more than 1,400 workers in Erie. The first contract between the two parties, a four-year agreement, was reached only after a nine-day strike that began almost immediately after the purchase of GE Transportation was finalized.