Since 2009, UE drivers have been fighting — and winning. Here's what collective power looks like in action.
UE has represented drivers at Hallcon since 2009 and at PTI since 2020. When companies tried to play games — shifting contracts to new employers to undermine driver protections — UE members held the line and won.
In the UE, drivers run the show. We elect our own officers and negotiate our own contracts. Every win below was won by members, for members.
Here are the wins UE has won for PTI drivers in Locals 1077 and 1477:
When the railroads tried to shift contracts to new companies in California and Colorado to undermine driver protections, PTI drivers stood together, joined the UE, and saved their wages and benefits.
Companies like PTI, Railcrew Xpress, and Hallcon think poverty wages and zero benefits are enough. They're wrong. UE members have proven it, contract after contract.
"We encourage PTI drivers to join UE so we can stand together and win better wages and conditions for all drivers, no matter who we work for!"Miya Bell · UE Member
"Join us in UE to fight for all drivers who haul railroad crew. We support your fight to get better wages, more rights on the job and fairness."Erin Frimpong · UE Member
"I think PTI drivers deserve more protections, better wages and rights on the job. I hope you join UE so we can build more power in our industry."Leonidas Green · UE Member