In an announcement made today in Cleveland, BLE President Don Hahs expressed best wishes for the holiday season to all BLE members in Canada and the United States.
“To all the members of our international family, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, on behalf of the Advisory Board and myself, I extend warmest wishes for the holiday season. May each member and their family have a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year,” he said.
Hahs recognized that not all BLE members will be able to be at home for the Christmas holiday with their families. “While we wish that all BLE members would have the opportunity to spend the holiday with their loved ones, we salute the sacrifice of those who are required to work on Christmas day, as well as other holidays throughout the year, in order that our international transportation system functions smoothly.”