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 Changes at the GIA With the resignation of Jewell Graben from her position of International Vice President/Editor in September, many changes have occurred in the GIA. |
Our History A collection of December news items from the past 133 years |
Honor Rolls
President Emeritus McLaughlin honored at SWCM; Reiller reaches 47-year membership plateau |
 Canadian Pacific Railway's Holiday Train 2000, 268-meters long and adorned with 6,000 lights, made its annual goodwill voyage across Canada in December. Photo courtesy Canadian Pacific Railway. |
An eventful year has drawn to a close for members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. In this issue, we review what happened in 2000 as we look ahead to another year of challenges in 2001.
BLE FOCUS
A look back and a view to 2001
There were many significant events during the past 12 months that
will direct the course of our organization for years to come. And 2001 appears
to be filled with yet more hurdles the BLE must overcome as it works for
the betterment of its membership, just as it has since 1863.
National Bargaining
Since U.S. Section 6 notices were served in November of 1999, the BLE's
National Wage Committee (NWC) has met with the National Carriers' Conference
Committee (NCCC) for eight sessions, totaling 22 bargaining dates.
Legislative Issues
In 2000, several key pieces of BLE-endorsed legislation were halted in
both the House and Senate by the Republican controlled Congress.
Education & Organizing
The BLE's education and organizing resources were put to an Herculean
test early in 2000 because of the ongoing attack by the UTU.
New Techology
Members who surf the Internet have noticed quite a few changes to the
BLE website in 2000.
FEATURES
President's Message: Edward Dubroski
Gearing up for the New Year
A Tragic Loss
Chad Steven Garls, recipient of the 2000-2001 IWC/GIA scholarship, lost
his life while on a graduation trip in Mazatlan, Sinola, Mexico, on June
6, 2000.
Speed Merchants
BLE Members William Dotterer, left, and
E.J. Quinn piloted the maiden voyage of Amtrak's Acela Express on November
16.
A Helping Hand
A charity auction and dinner dance was held on December 23 in order to
help a BLE member who was seriously injured in an accident while hanging
Christmas lights on his home.
Communications
GIA Dialogue
Collector's Corner
Brotherhood Obituaries
Last Runs
Designated Legal Counsel
FELA Series
News Clips
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Edward Dubroski
James L. McCoy
Russell W. Bennett
International President
First Vice-President & Alternate President
General Secretary-Treasurer
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Paul T. Sorrow
Joseph A. Cassidy, Jr.
Leroy D. Jones
William C. Walpert
Edward W. Rodzwicz
Don M. Hahs
Rick Radek
Dale L. McPherson
Leo McCann
Gilles Halle
T. George Hucker
Thomas A. Pontolillo
Director of Communications
John Bentley Jr.
Editor
Kathleen Policy
Associate Editor
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