February 21, 2024 | News, Tentative Contract
Ballots were mailed to BLET members this week for voting on tentative agreements at three railroads —Utah Railway, Missouri & Northern Arkansas (M&NA), and Berkshire & Eastern (B&E). Details are as follows: Utah Railway The five-year tentative...
February 15, 2024 | News, Short Line, Tentative Contract
A contract ratification vote is underway for BLET members at the Utah Railway. Ballots were mailed this week to members to vote on a tentative on-property agreement governing rates of pay, benefits and work rules for approximately 42 operating employees. The five-year...
February 15, 2024 | Contract Negotiations, News, Short Line, Tentative Contract
A contract ratification vote is underway for BLET members at the Missouri & Northern Arkansas Railroad (M&NA). Ballots were mailed this week to members to vote on a tentative on-property agreement governing rates of pay, benefits and work rules for...
February 15, 2024 | Contract Negotiations, News, Short Line, Tentative Contract
The BLET has reached a tentative contract with the Berkshire & Eastern Railroad (B&E). The tentative agreement governs rates of pay, benefits and work rules for approximately 30 members. Ballots were mailed this week. Some of the proposed contractual...
January 16, 2024 | News, Tentative Contract
There is still time for BLET members who work for the St. Lawrence & Atlantic Railroad (SL&A) to make their voices heard regarding the BLET’s tentative contract agreement that is currently out for ratification. Ballots were mailed on December 29, 2023, and...
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 29, 2023 | News, Tentative Contract
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) has reached a tentative six-year agreement with the St. Lawrence & Atlantic Railroad (SL&A), which would govern 16 active members. Ballots were mailed on December 29. The tentative agreement would...
December 14, 2023 | News, Tentative Contract
The BLET has reached a tentative contract with the Chicago, Fort Wayne & Eastern Railroad (CFE). Ballots were mailed this week to members to vote on a tentative on-property agreement governing rates of pay, benefits and work rules for approximately 45 operating...
December 14, 2023 | News, Tentative Contract
A contract ratification vote is underway for BLET members at the Portland & Western Railroad (PNWR). Ballots were mailed this week to members to vote on a tentative on-property agreement governing rates of pay, benefits and work rules for approximately 55...
November 29, 2023 | Amtrak, News, Tentative Contract
As announced on November 10 (https://blet.link/47n02YO), the BLET has reached a tentative agreement for more than 1,400 locomotive engineers who operate Amtrak’s passenger and commuter trains. Ballots were mailed on November 15. Eligible members who have not received...
