Former BLE staffer John M. Waybright, 1919-2009
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Former BLE Staffer John M. Waybright, 90, passed away on March 24, 2009. He served at the BLE International Headquarters in various capacities for 15 years, including Administrative Assistant to International President John F. Sytsma.
Education & Training Dept. holds NJ Transit workshop
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
BLET’s Education & Training department joined with New Jersey Transit (NJT) to provide training to BLET members and NJ Transit managers alike at a workshop on March 31.
BLET congratulates Szabo on FRA confirmation
Monday, May 04, 2009
On May 1, BLET National President Ed Rodzwicz sent congratulations to Joe Szabo on his confirmation as Federal Railroad Administrator by the U.S. Senate.
Division 13 Local Chairman needs your support
Friday, May 01, 2009
BLET members are asked to lend some moral support to Division 13 Local Chairman Charlie Sheets and his family. His 18-year-old son, Chad, is currently in intensive care with significant head trauma following a severe automobile accident on April 26.
Western General Chairmen elect officers
Friday, May 01, 2009
In meetings here yesterday, the BLET’S Western General Chairman’s Association (WGCA) elected officers for a new term and concluded their annual business meeting.
UnitedHealth Allies offers money-saving program
Monday, April 27, 2009
UnitedHealthcare has made available a new membership booklet for its health discount program, UnitedHealth Allies, which outlines ways BLET members can save money on certain health care purchases.
City of Brotherly Love hosts 2009 EUMA
Friday, April 24, 2009
What better place for the Brotherhood to meet than the city of Brotherly Love? Philadelphia will play host to the BLET’s 71st annual Eastern Union Meeting Association (EUMA) from July 5-9, 2009.
Deadline for early-bird SMA registration is April 30
Thursday, April 23, 2009
BLET members planning to attend the upcoming Southeastern Meeting Association (SMA) regional meeting in Gatlinburg, Tenn., have one week remaining to take advantage of discounted early-bird registration.
BLET Triennial elections coming soon
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Triennial elections for BLET Divisions will be held later this year, with nominations being held at each Division’s first regular meeting in September.
Final reminder: Deadline for online collective bargaining survey is April 30
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
BLET members still have the chance to participate in the online survey the National Division is conducting to prepare for the upcoming round of national contract negotiations.
Brumbaugh elected Idaho State Legislative Board Chairman
Monday, April 20, 2009
Steve Brumbaugh was elected Chairman of the Idaho State Legislative Board at Triennial Meetings on April 4.
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