August 9, 2024 | Legislation, News, Paid Sick Leave, PSR, Railroad Safety, Regional Meetings, Top News
The BLET National Division has prepared a video featuring highlights from several speakers at the union’s Eastern Regional Meeting last week in Washington D.C. The 8-minute video features the meeting’s opening ceremony and includes messages from U.S. Senator Bernie...
August 1, 2024 | News, Regional Meetings, Top News
Robert Primus, Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board, said rail labor is a major part of the economic success of America’s freight railroad system. He recognized and thanked railroad workers for keeping the nation’s supply chain moving during his presentation...
July 31, 2024 | News, Regional Meetings, Top News
The head of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) encouraged BLET members to get on board as the FRA continues to advocate for safety in the railroad industry. Speaking at the BLET’s Eastern Regional Meeting in Washington D.C. on July 30, FRA Administrator Amit...
July 31, 2024 | News, Regional Meetings, Top News
Sara Nelson, International President of the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA/CWA), energized the BLET crowd during opening ceremonies of the union’s Eastern Regional Meeting in Washington D.C. on July 30. Like the BLET, the AFA is governed by the Railway Labor...
July 30, 2024 | News, Regional Meetings, Top News
U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn’s eloquent speech was a highlight of the BLET’s Eastern Regional Meeting in Washington D.C. on July 30. The legendary Democrat from South Carolina spoke about his background of fighting for Civil Rights and the need for unity to...
July 30, 2024 | News, Regional Meetings, Top News
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) called out America’s railroad industry for putting profits over safety in his address to more than 300 members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) in Washington D.C. on July 29. “Nobody in America...
July 26, 2024 | News, Regional Meetings, Top News
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) will address BLET members during a welcome reception at the union’s Eastern Regional Meeting in Washington, D.C., on Monday, July 29. If time permits, the Senator plans to engage in a question and answer session. Senator Sanders...
June 26, 2024 | News, Regional Meetings
Brothers and Sisters, I want to express my gratitude following the Western Regional Meeting in Kansas City and thank everyone who attended. You all are the Union, and I was delighted to host the meeting. I want to invite you and your families to our Eastern Regional...
June 10, 2024 | News, Regional Meetings
Thursday, June 6, was the final day of BLET’s Western Regional Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri. More than 300 BLET members participated in educational workshops and specialized training for Local Chairmen, Legislative Representatives, and Secretary-Treasurers....
May 22, 2024 | News, Regional Meetings
BLET members are encouraged to make their reservations soon for the Eastern Regional Meeting, which will be held the week of July 29 in Washington, D.C. Hotel room reservations must be made by July 1, 2024. The meeting will be held at the Capital Hilton, 1001 16th...
