BLET News
Worthington new Utah Legislative Board Chairman
Jeff Worthington was elected as the new Chairman of the Utah State Legislative Board at their Quadrennial meeting in Salt Lake City on May 19.
‘Thank you’ from the Cassidy family
Words are simply insufficient to express our thanks and gratitude for the kindness, support and well-wishing that we received from every quarter in this great organization.
DOL workshop: “How to examine your internal union records”
The U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS), is sponsoring a one-day workshop for local union Trustees and Audit Committee Members in Colorado.
Memorial Day 2006
For many Americans, Memorial Day is often thought of as the unofficial start to summer, but it is so much more than that. Memorial Day is the day that Americans have set aside to honor and remember those who have died serving our country.
SMA deadline extended to June 1
The deadline for making hotel reservations has been extended to June 1 for BLET members planning to attend the Southeastern Meeting Association in Chattanooga, Tenn., from June 4-9.
BLET reaches 5-year tentative pact with MRL
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen has reached a tentative contract agreement with the Montana Rail Link (MRL) that applies to approximately 400 BLET-represented operating employees.
President Bush nominates three to Amtrak Board
President Bush nominated three individuals to the Amtrak Reform Board, including Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta to five year terms. Also nominated are R. Hunter Biden, of Delaware, and Donna R. McLean, of the District of Columbia.
Workers at Huron & Eastern say yes to BLET
Approximately 30 operating employees at the Huron & Eastern Railroad, a subsidiary of RailAmerica, selected the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen as their designated collective bargaining representative on May 11.
Wife of former BLE VP Cassidy dies
Dorothy Cassidy, the wife of former BLE International Vice-President Joe Cassidy Jr., passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on May 11.
Tim Smith reelected Chairman of Calif. State Leg. Board
Tim Smith of BLET Division 415 was reelected Chairman of the BLET’s California State Legislative Board on May 2 at the Board’s Fifth Quadrennial Session in San Diego. Smith was reelected by acclamation.
Last call for Teamster veterans
May 12 is the deadline to submit names of BLET members who served in Iraq and Afghanistan to the Teamsters for recognition at the Teamsters National Convention in June.
Kelley new Missouri Legislative Board Chairman
Brian P. Kelley of BLET Division 502 (Kansas City, Mo.) was elected to the office of chairman of the Missouri State Legislative Board yesterday at the Board’s triennial meeting in Jefferson City, Mo.
Teamsters to hold organizers conference, June 24-26
The Teamsters Organizing Department will hold its conference, “Organizing to Dominate Industries,” on June 24-26 in Las Vegas.
Labor College plans radioactive waste handling course
The National Labor College (NLC) is offering a special radioactive materials training course to railroad workers at the George Meany Center during the week of July 10.
‘Mainline Cooking’ with the GIA
A cookbook containing recipes submitted by railroaders for railroaders is now available through the BLET’s spousal group, the Grand International Auxiliary (GIA).
Editorial: Bearding the lion
You have heard the story of the lion, which went hunting with the fox, the jackal and the wolf.
Workers Memorial Day 2006
The following is a statement by BLET National President Don M. Hahs on Workers Memorial Day 2006.
Requesting replacement ballots for election initiative
Ballots regarding an initiative to change the way the BLET elects it top officials were mailed to all active members last week, and those who have not received one may request a replacement ballot from the National Division.
Hanely new chairman of Ohio State Legislative Board
The Ohio State Legislative Board held its 13th Quadrennial Convention and celebrated its 50th anniversary the week of April 10.
Michel re-elected chair of NJ State Legislative Board
Ken Michel was re-elected to the position of Chairman of the New Jersey State Legislative Board at its Quadrennial Meeting on March 29 at the Newark Sheraton Airport Hotel in Newark, N.J.
Daily Headlines
How railroads standardized time in the U.S.
Long before radios and extensive signaling systems, railroads safely operated multiple trains on the same line.
CP and KCS make their case for merger in final day of STB hearings
Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern will make their closing arguments for their merger on Thursday, the sixth and final day of Surface Transportation Board hearings on the first Class I railroad combination in two decades.
Illinois lawmakers call on STB to delay CP-KCS merger
A merger between two large freight railroad companies could potentially spell disaster for the Chicago area if allowed to go through unchecked, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., warned on Tuesday.
American Train Dispatchers Association ratifies labor agreement
Members of the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) have ratified the labor contract with the freight railroads, joining three other unions that have already done so.
Much-needed grain piles up in Canada due to overwhelmed railways
The world sorely needs more grains, and Canada has a bin-busting harvest this year. Unfortunately, there aren’t enough rail cars to transport it all.
New York governor announces completion of LIRR third track project
The new 9.8-mile track runs from Floral Park to Hicksville, giving the railroad more operational flexibility.
NJ Transit sells naming rights to Meadowlands rail line
NJ Transit has sold the naming rights of its Meadowlands Rail Line to an online sports betting company.
NS to announce Q3 2022 results on October 26
Norfolk Southern will announce its third quarter financial results at 8:45 a.m. ET on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
STB gets an earful about KCS-NS Meridian Speedway joint venture
Now CSX wants in. NS wants to keep CSX out. And NS wants to protect the route that carries nearly 10% of its intermodal traffic, saying CPKC might pose a threat to reliable service.
DeFazio joins those questioning SEPTA’s contract with China-backed rail company
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) is asking the Federal Transit Administration to look into a contract between the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and the China Railway Rolling Stock Corp. (CRRC) after three Republican congressmen penned a letter earlier this week.
