Railroad Retirement Board 2010 informational conferences
Friday, March 12, 2010
The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board will hold free informational conferences throughout 2010 for elected officers of all railroad labor unions.
NASLBC announces 2010 annual meeting
Thursday, March 11, 2010
The BLET’s National Association of State Legislative Board Chairmen (NASLBC) will conduct their annual meeting in Mobile, Ala., from April 14-17, 2010.
Funeral arrangements for Wesley Hahs
Thursday, March 04, 2010
A memorial service will take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 6 at the Brookside Funeral Home, 13401 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039 (281-449-6511).
Son of BLET member and grandson of former National President Hahs dies in motorcycle accident
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Wesley Paul Hahs, the son of Von Hahs, an Engineer and BLET member (Division 194) and grandson of former BLET National President Don Hahs, was killed in a motorcycle accident on February 28.
Registration begins for 2010 IWC in Bismarck-Mandan, N.D.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Registration is now open for the 70th annual International Western Convention, slated for July 13-17, 2010, in beautiful Bismarck-Mandan, N.D. The 2010 IWC is hosted by Chairman Mike Muscha, Co-Chair Ron Huff, and the members of BLET Division 671 and Division 746.
2010 BLET Scholarship Directory
Friday, February 19, 2010
Each year, the BLET National Division compiles a list of scholarship opportunities available to the children of BLET members. Numerous financial aid opportunities are published here in the 2010 BLET Scholarship Directory.
Update from BLET Tax Compliance department
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Internal Revenue Service regulations require the BLET National Division to inform its members that a certain portion of your National Division dues are not tax deductible as a miscellaneous itemized deduction on your personal tax returns.
BLET members participate in Vancouver Olympics
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Joe Walsh, a 39-year locomotive engineer with Canadian Pacific Railway, is having the time of his life as a volunteer at the Vancouver Olympic Games.
BLET honors retiring Bob Broka with Honorary Membership
Friday, February 12, 2010
Robert D. Broka, long-time Director of Records for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, is retiring after nearly 40 years of employment at BLET National Division headquarters. And in recognition of his years of dedicated service, the BLET Advisory Board has unanimously voted to honor him with the coveted title of Honorary Member.
Funeral tomorrow for fallen Brother Ron Langlois
Thursday, February 11, 2010
The funeral for BLET Division 416 member Ron Langlois, who was murdered on the job in Eugene, Ore., is scheduled for tomorrow in Springfield, Ore.
Space remains for ST Workshop in Jacksonville
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Newly-elected Secretary-Treasurers are advised that space still remains for the upcoming BLET Education & Training Department’s ST Compliance Workshop in Jacksonville, Fla. The course is scheduled for February 28-March 3 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront hotel.
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