New Jersey Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen (BLET) have come to a tentative agreement on a new labor contract, averting a possible strike.
NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen’s general chairman, Thomas Haas, announced the deal in a joint statement on Monday.
Details about the agreement were not provided, the statement cited a “reasonable wage increase” for the union’s members, as well as the resolution of a long-standing grievance.
“We believe this agreement not only reflects NJ TRANSIT’s commitment to fairness, efficiency, innovation, and long-term financial sustainability — but it ensures uninterrupted rail service for the 100,000 people who depend on it,” the statement said.
“Apart from the contract settlement, we have resolved a long-standing grievance and settled another outstanding dispute between the parties in a manner that benefits both parties, paving the way for the introduction of new technology that enhances efficiencies at NJ TRANSIT and supports our workforce.”
This article was updated to reflect a change in the headline and body text.
