BLET statements on passing of Senator Kennedy
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Statements by BLET National President Ed Rodzwicz and Vice President & National Legislative Representative John Tolman.
Former Mississippi Legislative Chairman Don Little: 1949-2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Don Little, Legislative Representative of BLET Division 294 (Bensenville, Ill.) and former Mississippi State Legislative Board Chairman, died from a massive heart attack on Monday, August 24.
Spouses encouraged to attend hazmat workshops at SWCM
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Representatives from the National Labor College in Silver Spring, Md., are putting on in-depth hazardous materials training workshops for BLET members and their spouses at the union’s upcoming Southwestern Convention Meeting in Kansas City.
Federal drug testing flyer available for download
Friday, August 21, 2009
The BLET’s National Legislative Office is making available a two-page synopsis explaining what every operating employee needs to know regarding Federal drug and alcohol testing.
Triennial election nominations to take place in September
Thursday, August 20, 2009
All BLET members are hereby reminded that nominations for the triennial election of local Division officers must be held at your first regular meeting in September.
BNSF rail labor reunion planned for September 19
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
A picnic for current BNSF and retired ATSF operating employees is planned for Emporia, Kan., on Saturday, September 19.
Deadlines approaching for SWCM in Kansas City
Friday, August 14, 2009
Southwestern Convention Meeting (SWCM) Host Chairman Mike Zenner is reminding BLET members that two important registration deadlines are quickly approaching for the convention, which will be held September 13-17 in Kansas City.
Former Canadian Vice President J.W. “Wes” Lyster, 1923-2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Former Canadian BLE International Vice President J.W. “Wes” Lyster passed away on August 9. He was 86 years old.
Division 160 member survives tanker truck collision, explosion
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Brother Tom Felchle, a member of BLET Division 160 (Harvey, N.D.) survived one of a locomotive engineers’ worst nightmares on August 6.
Replacement ballots available for CSX tentative agreement
Monday, August 10, 2009
Contract information and ballots were mailed to approximately BLET 5,000 members on August 5 for voting on the union’s tentative agreement with CSX. Members who did not receive a ballot can request a replacement by contacting the BLET National Division.
BLET reaches tentative agreement to continue CSXT bonus plan
Friday, August 07, 2009
On July 31, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen and CSX Transportation reached tentative agreement on a five-year contract that provides general wage increases of 16 percent and continues and improves the current bonus plan.
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