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BLET, SMART-TD pursue arbitration to resolve Hi-Viz dispute

CLEVELAND, Ohio (March 23) — After thoroughly examining all possible avenues to best continue the Unions’ fight against the BNSF Hi-Viz attendance policy, BLET and SMART TD announced today that they will proceed as expeditiously as possible to arbitration over the...

Video of Pierce House testimony now available

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, March 23 — A video of BLET President Dennis Pierce’s recent testimony before the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous materials is now available. The 13-minute video is a condensed version of the entire hearing, which shows...

BLET announces new appointments to Safety Task Force

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, March 23 — BLET National President Dennis R. Pierce today announced the appointments of nine members to the BLET Safety Task Force (STF), the rail industry’s first and oldest labor-based accident investigation team. National Secretary-Treasurer...