CLEVELAND, August 19 — The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will conduct a Town Hall Meeting in Kansas City on September 9 regarding the proposed merger with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
The meeting will take place at the Teamsters’ Building, 4501 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., in Kansas City. The building phone number is: (816) 924-2000.
The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and will include a presentation on the IBT/BLE proposed merger. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.
So far, several BLE International officers have committed to attend the Town Hall Meeting, including: BLE International President Don Hahs; First Vice-President Ed Rodzwicz; General Secretary-Treasurer Bill Walpert; and Vice-President Steve Speagle. IBT General Counsel Pat Szymanski will represent the Teamsters.
“I encourage all of our members in the Kansas City area to make an effort to attend this important meeting,” President Hahs said. “The information provided at the meeting will assist you in making your decision on the proposed merger.”
What: BLE-IBT merger Town Hall Meeting
Where: Teamsters’ Building
4501 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd.
Kansas City, Mo.
(816) 924-2000
When: Tuesday, September 9
9:00 a.m.