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News Flash Headlines from last 30 days FRA grants unions’ request for another extension to file certification petitions Friday, June 5, 2020 House Democrats unveil major rail safety legislation Thursday, June 4, 2020 Spradlin reelected KCS General Chairman Wednesday, June 3, 2020 May 29 update and press release from the Railroad Retirement Board Labor Member; RRB begins paying CARES Act recovery payments for unemployed rail workers Friday, May 29, 2020 BLET’s 2020 Cincinnati regional meeting postponed Thursday, May 28, 2020 FRA extension of safety waivers to railroads puts U.S. through another two months of risk Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Sturdivant reelected NS-Southern Lines General Chairman Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Memorial Day 2020 Friday, May 22, 2020 BLET names new General Counsel Friday, May 22, 2020 May 21 update from Railroad Retirement Board’s Labor Member Friday, May 22, 2020 BLET reaches tentative agreement with Portland & Western Friday, May 22, 2020 BLET, SMART-TD announce launch of Information and Communications Technology survey Wednesday, May 20, 2020 BLET reaches tentative agreement with WNYP Friday, May 15, 2020 May 11 update and press release from the Railroad Retirement Board Labor Member; RRB pays extended unemployment benefits under CARES Act Tuesday, May 12, 2020 BLET to mark 157th anniversary on May 8, 2020 Thursday, May 7, 2020 May 1 update from the Railroad Retirement Board Saturday, May 2, 2020 CSX General Chairman Best reelected by acclamation Thursday, April 30, 2020 BLET cancels publication of 2020 Regional Meeting Program book Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Workers’ Memorial Day 2020 Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Fannon reelected General Chairman of NS-Eastern Lines Monday, April 27, 2020 April 24 update from the Railroad Retirement Board Labor Member Friday, April 24, 2020 Hau elected CN-WC General Chairman Thursday, April 23, 2020 BLET’s 2020 Milwaukee regional meeting postponed Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Special alert for RRB benefit recipients who don’t file a tax return and have dependents Tuesday, April 21, 2020 BLET backs proposed Essential Workers Bill of Rights Monday, April 20, 2020 FRA grants unions’ request for extension to file certification petitions Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Lives at risk as FRA continues to limit its response on coronavirus safety Wednesday, April 15, 2020 President Pierce coronavirus interview to air on Teamster Nation podcast Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Members of Congress demand FRA, FTA act to protect rail workers during COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Show News Flashes from: January February March April May June July August September October November December 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 Only available 11/6/2001 to present. Older news flashes can be accessed here. Enter single keyword to search News Flashes: 2001 (January - October) News Flash Archive © 1997-2020 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen

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