Pierce urges Obama veto RLA changes
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Dennis R. Pierce, National President of the 55,000-member Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, is urging President Barack Obama to veto the anti-worker FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012.
Space remains for S-T training in Jacksonville, March 4-8
Friday, February 03, 2012
Space is still available for BLET members interested in attending the Education and Training Department’s Secretary-Treasurer Compliance Workshop in Jacksonville, Fla., March 4-8, 2012.
Teamsters offer disaster relief assistance in Alabama
Friday, February 03, 2012
The Teamsters Disaster Relief Fund is accepting applications for assistance from members who live in Alabama after severe storms caused major damage to homes and property on January 22-23, 2012.
Weick elected Chairman of North Dakota State Legislative Board
Friday, February 03, 2012
Brother Charles Weick was elected by acclamation to serve as Chairman of the North Dakota State Legislative Board during its quadrennial meeting in Fargo, N.D., on January 24.
House surface transportation bill: Bad for BLET, bad for all rail workers
Thursday, February 02, 2012
All BLET members are urged to call their member of the U.S. House of Representatives today and ask them to oppose H.R. 7, the “American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act.” This legislation, in spite of its title, will kill jobs, decrease safety and erode labor protections for all workers.
Transportation labor blasts ‘deal’ that trades worker rights for FAA reauthorization
Monday, January 30, 2012
Ten Rail Labor unions, including the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division of the Teamsters Rail Conference, have joined forces with the IBT and other transportation unions to defend railroad workers from legislative provisions that would significantly weaken their legal rights.
BLET members ratify Amtrak contract
Friday, January 20, 2012
By a nearly 4-to-1 margin, members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) today ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with Amtrak.
Standard Building to go on the market
Thursday, January 19, 2012
If you drive by the corner of Ontario Street and St. Clair Avenue this week it is very clear that this intersection is transforming into a very busy and vibrant area. The Medical Mart and Convention Center are well underway and other real estate projects are in the works.
BLET recognizes staffer Chuck Anderson upon retirement
Thursday, January 12, 2012
BLET National Division officers and staff bid a fond farewell to long-serving staff employee and Brotherhood member Charles E. “Chuck” Anderson. Brother Anderson retired effective December 31, 2011, after 23 years of dedicated service to the national union.
Update from BLET Tax Compliance department
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
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.
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