Reminder: SMA deadline is May 29
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
The deadline for the upcoming Southeastern Meeting Association’s annual convention is May 29, and BLET members are urged to register as soon as possible.
BLET Job Bank: CN
Thursday, May 08, 2008
CN is seeking two qualified and experienced Locomotive Engineers for current openings in Illinois. A minimum of two years current operating experience as a Locomotive Engineer for a Class I railroad is required.
Priester reelected at Western General Chairmen’s meeting
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Mike Priester was reelected by acclamation to the office of Chairman of the Western General Chairmen’s Association (WGCA) during the WGCA’s annual meeting in Reno the week of April 28.
BLET founded 145 years ago today
Thursday, May 08, 2008
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) marks its 145th anniversary today. The union was founded as the Brotherhood of the Footboard on May 8, 1863 in Marshall, Mich.
EUMA 2008 deadline approaching
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Deadline for the 70th Annual Eastern Union Meeting Association (EUMA) is fast approaching, and BLET members are encouraged to make their reservations as quickly as possible.
Safety, politics key topics at NASLBC annual meeting
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Leaders of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen gathered in Reno, Nevada, the week of April 28 for the annual meeting of the National Association of State Legislative Board Chairman (NASLBC).
BLET Job Bank: CN
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
CN is seeking three qualified and experienced Locomotive Engineers for current openings in the Southern United States. A minimum of two years current operating experience as a Locomotive Engineer for a Class I railroad is required.
IBT launches Teamsters For Obama web site to mobilize members
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters launched TeamstersForObama.org over the weekend to help educate and mobilize its members.
GC Tony Smith reelected by acclamation
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
General Chairman Tony Smith was reelected by acclamation today at the regular quadrennial meeting of the CSX Eastern Lines General Committee of Adjustment in Troy, Ala.
2008 regional meetings offer education, fun
Thursday, April 17, 2008
BLET members looking to enjoy themselves while fostering the fraternal spirit of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen are encouraged to attend one of the union’s four regional meetings this summer.
Update on new FRA operating procedures regulation
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Last Friday afternoon, we reported receiving word that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) was temporarily suspending the Final Rule federalizing operating practices pertaining to hand-operated switches and fixed derails, point protection for shoving movements, and leaving equipment in the foul, which was to take effect on April 14. We have since been advised that the notice suspending the rule was not received by the Federal Register in time for publication in Monday’s edition, meaning that the Final Rule has gone into effect.
Scholarship deadlines approach for SMA, OBKF
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
BLET members are reminded of two important scholarship deadlines that are quickly approaching. Deadline for the BLET’s Southeastern Meeting Association (SMA) Geiger-Brendle scholarship is June 9, and deadline for Our Brothers Keeper Foundation’s (OBKF) scholarship is May 15.
Pontolillo named Director of Research
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
BLET National President Ed Rodzwicz announced today that Tom Pontolillo began serving the Brotherhood on April 10 as Director of Research and Assistant to the President.
2008 BLET Directories coming soon
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
The BLET National Division is asking for officer input in preparing the 2008 Directories.
Former BLET General Chairman Robert W. Godwin, 1938-2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
Former BLET General Chairman Bob Godwin, 69, passed away in Buffalo, N.Y., on April 11.
FRA puts new operating procedures on hold
Friday, April 11, 2008
The National Division received word early this afternoon that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will temporarily suspend the effectiveness of the Final Rule published on February 13. This Final Rule federalizes operating practices pertaining to hand-operated switches and fixed derails, point protection for shoving movements, leaving equipment in the foul, and was to take effect on April 14.
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