National Labor College announces hazardous materials instructors training
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The National Labor College’s Rail Workers Hazardous Materials Training Program is offering three train-the-trainer courses this summer.
BLET members unanimously ratify contract at Eastern Idaho RR
Friday, May 11, 2012
For the second time in 2012, BLET members have unanimously approved a new contract agreement with a short line railroad.
NS-Southern Lines GCA: Mark Wallace elected General Chairman by acclamation
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Mark L. Wallace was elected by acclamation to serve as General Chairman of the Norfolk Southern – Southern Lines General Committee of Adjustment at its quadrennial meeting in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 8.
Deadline approaching for 2012 SMA in Orlando, Fla.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
May 31 is the early registration deadline for members planning to attend the BLET’s 85th annual Southeastern Meeting Association convention. The convention is slated for June 24-29 at the Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Fla.
BLET members ratify new contract at Great Western Rwy. of Colorado
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) have unanimously ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with the Great Western Railway of Colorado (GWR).
FRA issues Safety Advisory 2012-02 regarding restricted speed
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) published Safety Advisory 2012-02 on April 25 to remind railroads and their employees of the importance of complying with restricted speed operating rules.
NTSB cites fatigue in fatal 2011 rear-end collision
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
The National Transportation Safety Board has determined that crew member fatigue was a major cause of a fatal rear-end collision involving a BNSF coal train and a standing maintenance of way equipment train in Red Oak, Iowa, that occurred on April 17, 2011.
BLET marks 149th anniversary today; prepares for 150th in 2013
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
As the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) marks its 149th anniversary today, National President Dennis R. Pierce announced the formation of a special committee to help the Organization celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2013.
Ballots mailed in tentative BLET-GTW agreement
Monday, May 07, 2012
A tentative agreement has been reached between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) and the Grand Trunk Western Railroad subsidiary of Canadian National Railway (CN-GTW). Ballots will be mailed this week to active members of the BLET employed by CN-GTW who are eligible to vote in the ratification of this agreement.
BLET launches new and improved membership card program
Friday, May 04, 2012
As part of its “Proud to be American, Proud to be Union” campaign, the National Division of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) has launched a major overhaul of its membership card program. Active and retired members will begin receiving new, union-made membership identification cards at their homes in the coming weeks.
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