CLEVELAND, June 30 — The Rail Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters held its inaugural convention in Las Vegas on June 23 following the completion of BMWED and BLET national conventions earlier that week.
During the convention, delegates voted on changes to the Rail Conference bylaws, which set the groundwork for the BLET and BMWED to work together more closely, and they elected leaders for the next four years. They are:
All three officers were elected unanimously.
Also, it was announced by John Murphy, Director of the Rail Conference, that BLET National President Don Hahs has been appointed Special Advisor to General President James P. Hoffa on Rail Conference issues relating to collective bargaining.
“It is recognition by President Hoffa that rail collective bargaining is entering a critical phase and recognition of the seriousness of the issues posed by the carriers,” Murphy said. “It is also a recognition of the experience of Don Hahs.”
President Hahs’ appointment becomes effective July 1.