CLEVELAND, September 20 — The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers has won the right to represent train and engine service employees on the Indiana Southern Railroad.
The results of a representation election vote count held today at the National Mediation Board headquarters in Washington, DC indicated that a majority of the previously unrepresented employees on the Indiana Southern chose to join the ranks of unionized labor.
13 out of the 15 eligible voters voted for the BLE.
Indiana Southern is owned by RailAmerica, the world’s largest regional and shortline rail operator. It is headquartered in Petersburg, Ind.
BLE International President Don M. Hahs thanked the AFL-CIO, Teamsters, and the BLE’s Education & Training Department for their efforts at organizing on this railroad.
“I would like to thank these brothers for all their hard work,” said President Hahs. “These new brothers and sisters now have the opportunity to speak with one voice on issues of concern for them. I look forward to working with them in the future.”
Indiana Southern is the third RailAmerica property that the BLE has successfully organized.