On February 10, BLET members ratified a new contract with the Great Western Railway of Colorado (GWR). The new contract provides pay increases, paid sick leave days, and protects the members’ health and welfare benefits.
The negotiating team consisted of BNSF (former ATSF) General Chairman Rob Cunningham, BNSF-ATSF Vice General Chairman Jeremy McFather, Division 256 Local Chairman Mike Dunkelberger, and National Vice President Bill Lyons.
The BLET first organized the GWR property in 2003. Its members belong to Division 256 in Denver, and they are represented by the BNSF (former ATSF) General Committee of Adjustment for purposes of contract negotiations and enforcement.
GWR is an OmniTRAX property headquartered in Denver, Colo. The short line operates over 80 miles of track throughout Colorado and interchanges with the BNSF Railway and Union Pacific.
Photo by C.N. Southwell, BLET Division 163