Resolutions of Railroad Workers United
At our Founding Convention in 2008, RWU adopted various resolutions on a wide variety of subjects of concern to railroad workers and the labor movement in general. At each subsequent Convention, we have adopted additional resolutions. In addition, the RWU Steering Committee takes up various questions between Conventions and adopts resolutions as necessary.
Resolutions Adopted between 2024 and 2026
Resolution Calling for Solidarity with IAM Machinist at Boeing
Resolutions Adopted at the 2024 Convention
RWU Resolution on Common Contract Expiration Dates May Day 2028
Resolutions Adopted between 2022 and 2024 Convention
RWU Resolution in Support of Public Ownership of the Rail Industry (Updated 4-3-24)
RWU Resolution on Hazardous Substances Near Schools
RWU Resolution in Support of Safe Train Length & Braking
RWU Resolution in Opposition to the Proposed CP-KCS Merger
RWU Resolution Calling for Solidarity with UPS Workers
RWU Resolution in Support of Continued Public Ownership of the Cincinnati Southern Railway
RWU Resolution Calling for Solidarity with UAW Workers
RWU Resolution Calling for Universal Coordinated Bargaining & A Robust Contract Campaign
RWU Resolution on Common Contract Expiration Dates May Day 2028
RWU Resolution Against Autonomous ‘Pod Trains’
Resolutions Adopted at the 2022 Convention
RWU Resolution in Support of Passenger Rail Expansion
RWU Resolution in Opposition to Any and All Concessions
Resolutions Adopted between 2020 & 2022 Convention
RWU Resolution in Support of Amtrak Daily Service
RWU Resolution on U.S. Elections
RWU Resolution in Support of Solutionary Rail
RWU Resolution on Rail Improvement and Development
RWU Resolution on National Rail Strike
RWU Resolution on Berkshire Hathaway and BNSF Leadership Failures
RWU Resolution Calling for DOT Action on Rail Safety
Resolutions Adopted between 2018 & 2020 Convention
RWU Resolution in Support of the Amtrak National Network
RWU Resolution in Support of a Green New Deal
RWU Resolution in Opposition to Precision Scheduled Railroading
RWU Resolution in Support of a Paid Holiday for All Railroaders on MLK Day
RWU Resolution in Opposition to Intervention in Venezuela
RWU Resolution in Support of Blackjewel Miners
RWU Resolution in Support of Auto Workers On Strike at GM
RWU Resolution on Coronavirus and the Railroad
Resolutions Adopted at the 6th Convention - 2018
RWU Resolution in Support of a Mass RWU Sustainers Drive
RWU Resolution in Support of a Rail Safety Coalition
RWU Resolution in Opposition to the Criminalization of Workers
RWU Resolution in Support of Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brakes
RWU Resolution in Support of All Craft Unity in Bargaining
RWU Resolution in Support of PTC Implementation
Resolutions Adopted between 2016 & 2018 Convention
RWU Resolution in Support of Verizon Strikers
RWU Resolution on Solidarity with UK Rail Workers
RWU Resolution in Support of Doro Chiba and KCTU
RWU Resolution Against the Dakota Access Pipeline
RWU Resolution in Support of Universal Unionization
RWU Resolution Against Fascism, Nazism & White Supremacy
RWU Resolution in Opposition to "Right-to-Work"
RWU Resolution in Support of Cuban Workers and Unions
RWU Resolution in Support of a Rail Worker - Rail Advocates Alliance
Resolutions Adopted at the 5th Convention - 2016
RWU Resolution of Support for a $15-an-Hour Minimum Wage
RWU Resolution on the 2016 U.S. Elections
RWU Resolution on Autonomy & Independence
RWU Resolution in Support of an Economic “Just Transition”
RWU Resolution in Opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership
RWU Resolution on Solidarity with Other Worker and Social Movements
RWU Resolution in Support of Railroad Worker Whistleblowers
RWU Resolution in Opposition to a CP Takeover of NS
Resolutions Adopted between 2014 & 2016 Convention
RWU Resolution on Train Crew Fatigue
RWU Resolution on Single Employee Crews - 3/2/15
RWU Resolution on Improved Track Maintenance
RWU Resolution on Regulation of Inward Facing Cameras
RWU Resolution of Support for Charged Railroad Workers
RWU Resolution on Autonomy & Independence
Resolutions Adopted at the 4th Convention - 2014
RWU Resolution in Support of Limits & Restrictions on Cab Cameras
RWU Resolution in Support of Ongoing Training & Education
RWU Resolution to Diversify RWU Membership
RWU Resolution to Expand RWU Throughout North America into Canada & Mexico
RWU Resolution in Support of Dignity & Respect
Resolutions Adopted Between 2012 & 2014 Conventions
RWU Resolution in Support of Chicago Teachers’ Strike
RWU Resolution in Support of CP Strikers
RWU Resolution Opposed to Extended Locomotives Inspections Period
RWU Resolution of Support for Fired Whistleblower
RWU Resolution in Support of UP Dispatchers
RWU Resolution in Support of Mobile Rail Solutions Workers
RWU Resolution in Support of Limits to Length & Tonnage of Trains
Resolutions Adopted at the 3rd Convention - 2012
RWU Resolution in Support of Organizing Crew Van Drivers
Resolution in Support of Locomotive Builders & Union Standards
RWU Resolution in Opposition to Discriminatory Bargaining
RWU Resolution on the 2012 U.S. Elections
Resolution on Rail Labor Union Leadership Action
RWU Resolution In Support of ILWU
Resolutions Adopted Between 2010 & 2012 Conventions
RWU Resolution supporting ILWU
RWU resolution in support of #OCCUPY
RWU Resolution in support of the efforts of Occupy Los Angeles
RWU Resolution in support of May Day Actions
RWU Resolution Condemning the Use of the Military to Support Scabbing
Resolutions Adopted at the 2nd Convention - 2010
RWU Resolution on One-Member-One-Vote
RWU Resolution in Support of Borax Workers
RWU Resolution on the Smart Take-Over
RWU Resolution on Limiting Union Officials Compensation
RWU Resolution Against Inward Facing Cameras
RWU Resolutions Condemning Top-Down Unionism
Resolutions Adopted Between the 2008 and 2010 Convention
RWU Resolution Opposing Bonus Schemes
RWU Safety Resolution on Building Real Rail Safety
RWU Resolution on Necessary Changes to Railroad Retirement
RWU Resolution of Support for Furloughed Rail Employees
RWU Resolution to Oppose Single Employee Operating Crews
RWU Resolution in Support of A National March on Washington
RWU Resolution in Opposition to Crew Monitoring Cameras
Resolutions Adopted at the RWU Founding Convention - April 11, 2008
RWU Chapter Resolution 4/11/08
RWU Contracting Out Resolution 4/11/08
RWU Coordinated Bargaining Resolution 4/11/08
RWU Crew Fatigue Resolution 4/11/08
RWU Diversity Resolution 4/11/08
RWU Emergency Wage Re-Opener Resolution 4/11/08
RWU Iraq War Resolution 4/11/08
RWU Resolution on RCO and PTC 4/11/08
RWU North American Rail Solidarity Resolution 4/11/08 (Spanish version here)
RWU Self Help Activity Resolution 4/11/08
