FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240

The dedicated voicemail line to request replacement ballots for voting on the tentative national agreement will open Monday morning, December 22. Eligible BLET members who have not received a ballot by Monday should request a replacement by calling the BLET National Division at (216) 241-2630, ext. 222.

When connected with the voicemail, please leave the following information:

  • Your name, address and phone number;
  • The division to which you belong;
  • The railroad you work for;
  • Your date of birth;
  • The last four digits of your Social Security number; and
  • Your email address.

All replacement ballots will be distributed by email. Any member who requires a replacement ballot must include their email address in the voicemail; otherwise, they will not be able to participate in the ratification vote.

Only members who work at the following railroads should call the hotline if they have not received a ballot by December 22:

  • Belt Railway Company of Chicago
  • BNSF Railway
  • Canadian National
  • Consolidated Rail Corporation
  • Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company
  • Longview Switching Company
  • Norfolk Southern Railway Company
  • Portland Terminal Railroad Company
  • Soo Line Railroad Company d.b.a. CPKC*

(Asterisk (*) indicates Health and Welfare only.)

The vote count and the announcement of the results are scheduled for Tuesday, December 30.