Kennewick, Wash.

July 23, 2002

Members of the BLE, GIA and Teamsters participated in this rally, which coincided with the BLE’s International Western Convention (IWC). BLE General Chairmen Tim Donnigan (UP) and Dennis Pierce (BNSF) were interviewed by a local radio station to talk about the hazards of replacing engineers with lesser qualified employees. In addition, the BLE sponsored radio spots that warned the public about the dangers of unmanned, remote control locomotives. More than 200 people participated in this event, and the Seattle-area Teamsters provided an 18-wheeler to serve as a backdrop for the speakers. Multiple BLE General Committees of Adjustment came together to organize and participate in this rally.

Photos and Video

BLE questions remote control safety at rally (page 1)

BLE questions remote control safety at rally (page 2)