BLET reaches tentative agreement with Keolis (Boston) for locomotive engineers
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) has reached a tentative agreement with Keolis Commuter Services (Boston) for locomotive engineers. Ballots have been mailed to active members of the BLET employed by Keolis who are eligible to vote in the ratification of this agreement.
2020 Hoffa scholarship application process open
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
The application process is now open for the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund''''s 2020 college and vocational scholarship programs for the sons, daughters and financial dependents of Teamsters.
Thanksgiving 2019
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
By Dennis R. Pierce, BLET National President In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and appreciation to all BLET members, officers and staff for their hard work and dedication throughout 2019.
GA-46000 Lifetime maximum adjusted for 2020
Thursday, November 21, 2019
The lifetime maximum benefit for the Railroad Employees National Early Retirement Major Medical Benefit Plan (also known as ERMA or GA-46000) will increase from $166,400 to $171,100 on January 1, 2020.
Fransen appointed Coordinator of BLET Safety Task Force
Monday, November 18, 2019
BLET National President Dennis R. Pierce has announced that Brian Fransen will begin serving the National Division as Coordinator of the BLET Safety Task Force (STF), effective immediately, following the retirement of long-serving Coordinator Carl W. Fields. President Pierce also announced the appointment of Bryan Aldridge to the position of Assistant Coordinator.
BLET salutes Carl Fields upon retirement
Monday, November 18, 2019
Brother Carl W. Fields, who served the BLET Safety Task Force for more than 25 years, retired effective October 17, 2019. His railroad career spanned more than 41 years with the Norfolk & Western Railroad and the Indiana Harbor Belt.
Veterans Day 2019
Friday, November 8, 2019
By Dennis R. Pierce, BLET National PresidentOn Veterans Day, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen wants all of our veterans to know how grateful we are for your service to our Nation. We thank you for your contributions and sacrifices, which have made our country free and strong.
BLET members ratify new contracts with TASI, Louisville & Indiana
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen have ratified two new contracts in recent weeks: one with Transit America Services Inc. (TASI) for Caltrain engineers, and one with the Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC).
BLET reaches tentative agreement with Indiana Rail Road
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) has reached a tentative agreement with the Indiana Rail Road (INRD). Ballots were mailed today to active members of the BLET employed by INRD who are eligible to vote in the ratification of this agreement.
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