Want to be a mediator?
Thursday, July 02, 2009
The National Mediation Board (NMB) is looking to hire a full-time mediator to specialize in railroad disputes for a vacant position at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. There is one vacant position, but the NMB may hire two if they are impressed with the applicants.
2010 Election Rules now available
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
On May 29, the BLET Advisory Board adopted Rules for the 2010 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen National Division Officers Election. These rules provide detailed guidelines for compliance with Section 49 of the National Division Rules of the BLET Bylaws, which governs the election of National Division Officers.
Green Bay welcomes BLET for 2009 IWC
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Rail history buffs will not want to miss the BLET’s 69th annual International Western Convention (IWC) in Green Bay, Wisc.
P.T. Kerrigan, former BLET VP & NLR, 1926-2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Paul T. “Pat” Kerrigan, former BLET Vice President and National Legislative Representative (VP & NLR), passed away at Mercy Hospital in Scranton, Pa., on June 24, 2009. He was 82 years old.
FRA publishes interpretations governing new Hours of Service law
Friday, June 26, 2009
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has published a series of interpretations pertaining to new Hours of Service laws taking effect for certain freight railroad workers, including operating crews, on July 16.
BLET encouraged by high speed future
Friday, June 26, 2009
The future of high speed passenger and commuter rail in America is brighter than ever before, and that means more good jobs for members of the Teamsters Rail Conference.
Registration now open for Military Railway Service reunion
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Registration is now underway for the U.S. Army’s 24th Annual Transportation Corps (TC) Conference, which will honor Military Railway Service (MRS) veterans of World War II and Korea.
Education & Training Dept. to conduct workshop for Local Chairmen of passenger lines
Friday, June 19, 2009
The BLET Education & Training Department is conducting a first-of-its kind workshop for Local and General Chairmen who represent members working at passenger and commuter railroads.
2009 EUMA deadlines extended to June 24
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Deadlines for the upcoming Eastern Union Meeting Association (EUMA) convention in Philadelphia have been extended to June 24 to give members additional time to register.
Moates reelected at BLET-CSX Western Lines
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Don L. Moates was reelected General Chairman of the BLET-CSXT Western Lines General Committee of Adjustment at meetings on June 6, 2009.
2009 EUMA deadlines are next week
Friday, June 12, 2009
With just over a week until the registration deadline, BLET members still have time to register for the upcoming Eastern Union Meeting Association (EUMA) convention to be held in Philadelphia.
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