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John J. Marchant was named vice president, Labor Relations in July 1996 and is responsible for the negotiation and administration of all collective bargaining agreements for Union Pacific's 42,000 unionized employees. The bargaining agreements, negotiated with 15 unions representing Union Pacific employees, comprehensively govern such subjects as wages, work rules and health and welfare benefits.
Marchant also represents Union Pacific on the five-member National Carriers' Conference Committee (NCCC). The NCCC negotiates major contracts on an industry-wide basis for most Class 1 and many smaller railroads.
A 40-year veteran with Union Pacific, Marchant began his career in the Operating department while still in college. Since then he has held a variety of positions in the Operating, Law and Labor Relations departments.
Marchant attended Omaha University and holds a J.D. from Creighton University School of Law.
He and his wife, Pam, are the parents of one daughter. | 