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Headlines from last 30 days
BLET seeks mediation in LIRR contract talks
Friday, March 5, 2021
BLET to host virtual training for LM-2 filers
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Cadogan reelected Chairman of Massachusetts SLB
Friday, February 26, 2021
Ballots mailed in tentative BLET, Illinois & Midland agreement
Friday, February 26, 2021
Ninth Circuit Ruling Favors Unions and States, Rejects FRA’s Attempt to Preempt State Crew Laws
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
FRA grants unions’ request for longer-term extension to file certification petitions
Friday, February 12, 2021
Canadian Pacific looking to hire certified conductors
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Reminder: Hoffa scholarship deadline is March 1
Friday, January 29, 2021
BLET members ratify new contract with Pan Am Railways
Friday, January 29, 2021
Teamsters and 18 other unions endorse two for NMB
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Retired Amtrak Vice General Chairman “Mac” McDowell, 1951-2021
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
BLET reaches tentative agreement with Bombardier for MARC engineers
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
2021 BLET Scholarship Directory
Friday, January 22, 2021
Coordinated Bargaining Coalition Update
Friday, January 22, 2021
Allen reelected to third term as Washington SLB Chairman
Thursday, January 21, 2021
FRA refuses to act on rail security improvements
Monday, January 18, 2021
Rail unions petition Homeland Security to enhance passenger rail security after U.S. Capitol insurrection
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Rail unions petition FRA to protect Amtrak passengers, personnel after U.S. Capitol insurrection
Tuesday, January 12, 2021

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