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Corporate Citizenship
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With a workforce of about 40,000 people in communities
throughout North America, our employees represent a
wide range of geographies and demographics, but share a
focus on safety and service.
Some aspects of our workforce that we are especially
proud of are:
BNSF Railway Foundation
makes a di f ference through matching
grants for employees’ incredible volunteer spir it and
direct contr ibut ions to important community programs
ranging from the arts to social services to education. We
serve on not-for-prof it boards, represent city governments
and participate in community projects. Each year, the
Foundation also provides substantial support through
scholarships for children of our employees and other
students through a variety of programs. BNSF employees
participate in United Way fund drives at scores of locations
across our network. In Fort Worth alone, BNSF and its
employees pledged
$
2.2 million to support the United Way
in 2011.
Military Representation
Military Times EDGE
magazine named BNSF number three
on its list of “Best for Vets” companies, for going above and
beyond in
and retaining military veterans.
CivilianJobs.com named BNSF as a finalist for the
2010 Most Valuable Employer for the Military. BNSF
employs more than
6,000 VETERANS,
which equates
to approximately 15 percent of our workforce. We
also have more than
2,000 employees who
currently serve in the National Guard
or Reserves.
BNSF annually hosts a series of
passenger train events in different locations on its network
to pay tribute to our employees who have or are serving
in the military and contributes to several not-for-profit
organizations that benefit military families.