December 29, 2025 | Contract Negotiations, News, Top News
Tomorrow is the deadline for voting on the BLET’s Tentative National agreement. Submit your ballot on or before 11:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, December 30. Need a replacement ballot? Call the BLET National Division’s automated voice mail line to have one emailed to you:...
December 28, 2025 | Contract Negotiations, News, Top News
Did you know voting on the BLET’s tentative national contract is a fast and simple process? It takes just a few minutes to scan the QR code on your ballot and vote with your smart phone. Make your voice heard today! Deadline: Submit your ballot on or before 11:00 a.m....
December 26, 2025 | Contract Negotiations, News, Top News
Voting is ongoing in the BLET’s tentative national agreement with freight railroads represented by the National Carriers Conference Committee. If you have not voted yet, there is still time to cast your ballot ahead of the December 30 deadline. Additionally, if you...
December 22, 2025 | Contract Negotiations, News, Top News
BLET members who work at the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway (NYSW) are currently voting on a tentative agreement. Ballots will be counted on Monday, December 29. Eligible members who have not yet received a ballot should call the National Division to have...
December 21, 2025 | Contract Negotiations, News, Top News
The dedicated voicemail line to request replacement ballots for voting on the tentative national agreement will open Monday morning, December 22. Eligible BLET members who have not received a ballot by Monday should request a replacement by calling the BLET National...
December 16, 2025 | Contract Negotiations, News, Top News
Voting continues on the BLET’s tentative national agreement. Ballots were mailed December 5 to 12,000+ BLET members. The vote count and the announcement of the results is scheduled for Tuesday, December 30. Earlier this month the BLET wrapped up its series of nine...
December 10, 2025 | Contract Negotiations, News, Top News
The BLET has reached a tentative agreement with the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway (NYSW). Ballots were mailed in late November. If ratified, the tentative agreement would provide wage increases and work rule improvements. Additionally, if ratified, NYSW...
December 8, 2025 | Contract Negotiations, Top News
The BLET wrapped up its series of in-person Town Halls last week with meetings in Spokane, Wa., Alliance, Neb., and Kansas City, Mo. Members asked detailed questions on provisions of the tentative national agreement and what it means for locomotive engineers and other...
December 5, 2025 | Contract Negotiations, News, Tentative Contract, Top News
Voting is now underway as BLET members will make their voices heard on the tentative national agreement reached October 30 with 10 freight railroads represented by the National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC). Ballots were mailed today (December 5) to 12,000+...
December 5, 2025 | Contract Negotiations, National Negotiations 2024, News, Top News
The BLET will host two Zoom Town Hall meetings on December 9 to discuss the tentative national agreement. National President Mark Wallace will outline the agreement’s provisions and provide background on the negotiating process. Session 1: 11:00 a.m. Eastern...
