March 6, 2024 | Education and Training, News
The BLET Education & Training Department continues to leverage the technological advances incorporated into the National Division Training Center by expanding avenues to provide critical information to BLET officers. The Department hosted a hybrid training class...
February 16, 2024 | Education and Training, News
A total of 52 BLET Secretary-Treasurers participated in online refresher sessions hosted by the BLET Education & Training Department last week. The training on February 6 and February 8 helped Secretary-Treasurers prepare their LM-3 or LM-4 reports for the U.S....
January 17, 2024 | Education and Training, News
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, January 16, 2024 — The BLET Education and Training Department will conduct a workshop for all Secretary-Treasurers who file LM-2 reports for their General Committee of Adjustment, Local Division or State Legislative Board. This workshop will be...
January 12, 2024 | Education and Training, News, Regional Meetings
The year 2024 is shaping up to be a busy one for the BLET and its members. The National Division will host two regional meetings, while the BLET Education & Training Department will offer numerous opportunities for officer training. Members will have a chance to...
January 5, 2024 | Education and Training, Health & Welfare, Legislation, News, Paid Sick Leave, Railroad Safety, Regional Meetings, Tentative Contract
Happy New Year! As we move forward into 2024, let’s examine the biggest achievements of the BLET’s five major departments in 2023: Protective, Legislative, Education & Training, Organizing, and Public Relations. Please enjoy our Year in Review!...
December 20, 2023 | Education and Training, News
Megan Mead, the BLET’s Director of Records and Compliance, interacts with Secretary-Treasurers during a Zoom refresher session this week. ____________________ The BLET Education & Training Department conducted several Zoom training sessions over a three-day...
October 27, 2023 | Education and Training, News
This week, the BLET National Division hosted 26 Local Chairmen for a training class at National Division headquarters in Independence, Ohio. The in-depth training helped those attending to develop and enhance the skills necessary to provide the best representation...
September 29, 2023 | Education and Training, Legislation, News
The BLET’s Education & Training Department wrapped up its Legislative Representative Workshop this week at Teamster headquarters in Washington, D.C. The workshop for 20 BLET Legislative Reps taught them how to become better lobbyists on behalf of the union. The...
August 10, 2023 | Education and Training, News
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, August 10 — The BLET Education and Training Department will conduct a Local Chairman training class from October 23-27, 2023, at the BLET National Division headquarters in Independence, Ohio. The course is designed to help Local Chairmen develop...
August 3, 2023 | Education and Training, News
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, August 3 — The BLET Education & Training Department, in conjunction with the National Legislative Office, will conduct a class for BLET Division Legislative Representatives in Washington, D.C., from September 24-28, 2023. The class will take...