Voting is ongoing in the BLET’s tentative national agreement with freight railroads represented by the National Carriers Conference Committee. If you have not voted yet, there is still time to cast your ballot ahead of the December 30 deadline.
Additionally, if you have not yet received a ballot, and you should have, you can request one by calling the National Division’s dedicated voicemail line at (216) 241-2630, ext. 222. When connected with the voicemail box, 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 yet received a ballot:
- 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.