Maintenance of way employees on the Class 3 Iowa Northern Railway have joined the BMWED-IBT in a 16-0 representation vote.

Iowa Northern is headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa and operates 235 miles of track, with three Class 1 interchanges.

“We welcome our newest Brothers on the Iowa Northern and are enthusiastic to together make their railroad a better place to work,” BMWED Director of Organizing Thomas Kirby said. “It has been great getting to know our newest brethren on this railroad, working with them to address their needs and I’m encouraged that great things are on the horizon.”

The newest members are assigned to the Unified System Division of the BMWED.

“Such a resounding vote signifies the trust this new group of members has in our Brotherhood,” BMWED USD General Chairman Brian Rumler said. “These members recognize that we are stronger together and the USD is proud to represent them.”

We all welcome our newest Brothers to our Union and are excited to have you.