Metra & BLET Contract: Wage Increase Impact on Chicago Rail

BLET members ratified a new **Metra contract**, including a 3.5% wage increase. The agreement, covering **railway** workers, follows a 60-1 vote in favor.

Metra & BLET Contract: Wage Increase Impact on Chicago Rail
October 13, 2025 11:54 pm | Last Update: October 13, 2025 11:56 pm
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Introduction

On October 10, members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) ratified a new contract with Chicago-area commuter railroad Metra. The agreement, which covers BLET members operating the Metra-Union Pacific Lines, includes a 3.5% general wage increase.

Contract Ratification

The contract ratification vote saw members vote 60-1 in favor. This agreement pertains to 93 BLET members.

Key Provisions

The new contract includes a 3.5% general wage increase. This increase is retroactive to July 1.

Parties Involved

The contract involves BLET members operating on the Metra-Union Pacific Lines. These members are represented by the Union Pacific Northern Region general committee of adjustment.

Timeline

BLET and Metra reached a tentative agreement on September 25.

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Conclusion

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) members ratified a new contract with Metra on October 10, which covers union members operating the Metra-Union Pacific Lines and includes a 3.5% general wage increase retroactive to July 1. The ratification vote was 60-1, and the contract covers 93 BLET members. A tentative agreement was reached on September 25.

Company Summary

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET): The BLET is a labor union representing locomotive engineers and trainmen.

Metra: Metra is a Chicago-area commuter railroad.

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