Former BLET VP & NLR Ed McCulloch, 1922-2016
Sunday, January 01, 2017
Former BLET Vice President & National Legislative Representative Edward L. McCulloch passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016. He was 94 years old.
Todd reelected to sixth term as Arkansas State Legislative Board Chairman
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Brother Terry L. Todd was reelected by acclamation to his sixth term as Arkansas State Legislative Board Chairman at the Board’s triennial meeting in North Little Rock, Ark., December 5-7, 2016.
BLET members to keep Health FSA plan for 2017
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen will keep their Health Flexible Spending Accounts (Health FSA) through 2017 thanks to an increased level of participation in this money-saving plan.
A call to arms: Join me in our National Contract fight
Monday, December 26, 2016
As most of you are aware, on Monday, December 5, 2016, the Unions making up the Coordinated Bargaining Group served notice on the National Mediation Board requesting that they mediate our contract dispute with the freight carriers. It is important that all BLET members understand what has happened with our negotiations to get us to this point, as well as what will happen now that mediation has been invoked, and my message will key on both of those issues.
BLET mourns loss of Charlene Payne
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Charlene Payne, a long-time United Healthcare representative for the Railroad Accounts, passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2016. Charlene was a dear friend to many within the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), and her passion and dedication to serving all railroad members was remarkable.
Allen reelected Washington State Legislative Board Chairman
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Brother Shahraim C. Allen was reelected by acclamation to his second term as Chairman of the Washington State Legislative Board at its quadrennial meeting held in SeaTac, Wash., on November 16, 2016.
Reminder: Open enrollment continues through December 30, 2016 for the BLET Short Term Disability Part B Plan
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
As a reminder, Open Enrollment for the 2017 Plan Year under the BLET’s Short Term Disability Part B insurance plan will end on December 30, 2016. Part B Plan coverage under this open enrollment will take effect on January 1, 2017.
Rail Labor seeks mediation to settle national contract talks
Monday, December 05, 2016
Despite our best efforts, collective bargaining with the major U.S. Class 1 railroads completely stalled late last week. Therefore, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Railway Labor Act, we have today applied to the National Mediation Board (NMB) for the assignment of a federal mediator to assist in our negotiations.
BLET to hold a workshop for LM-2 filers
Friday, December 02, 2016
Early next year, the BLET Education and Training Department will conduct a workshop for all Secretary-Treasurers who file LM-2 reports for their General Committee of Adjustment (GCA), Division or State Legislative Board. This workshop will be held in San Antonio, Texas, from March 6-8, 2017.
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