Patrick Kennedy (D-RI)
"Organized labor needs to continue the grassroots organizing that brought pro-worker candidates historic victories in the past two election cycles"
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100 Years and 'Today'
Some BLE members may have awakened on December 15 to see one of their own on NBC's Today Show. More

One of the greatest freedoms we have as Americans is our right to vote. By registering and voting in the upcoming elections, BLE members can help to protect their rights in the workplace, safeguard their retirement, and boost the power of the labor movement for all working families.

BLE FOCUS

BLE needs you on the ballot
The AFL-CIO's 2000 in 2000 campaign is on its way to meeting its goal to have 2,000 union members in office or on the ballot in the 2000 election. As of the first of the year, the committee monitoring the campaign identified 1,964 union members as office holders or as candidates for office, including seven BLE members.

Register to vote
An astounding one-forth of all BLE members are not registered to vote. This is understandable given the pull on members' time by work. It seems that Locomotive Engineers never have time to do anything but work and what little free time they have is usually spent with their families.

More state representation
BLE members are heeding the AFL-CIO's call for 2000 -- electing 2,000 union members to office by the year 2000. Two BLE members hold positions in state legislatures and countless others hold local offices.

BLE PAC is important
PAC can counter railroad dollars and give workers a chance in key races.

FEATURES

President's Message: Edward Dubroski
Meeting membership's expectations

Guest Comment: Representative Patrick Kennedy (D-RI)
Restitution of power: The race to the 'People's House'

Capitol Briefs: International Vice Preseident and National Legislative Representative Leroy D. Jones
Let your voice be heard ... at the ballot box

The Making of a Legend
Casey Jones was an unlikely folk hero

Florida Junction
One of the little known facts about the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers is our role in the founding of the Florida beach haven Venice.

Brass Bell Winner
A Brass Bell for vintage modeler

Thomas A. Pontolillo
Director of Communications
John Bentley Jr.
Editor
Kathleen Policy
Associate Editor

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