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Q&A: RRB financial reports

As of September 30, 2023, total railroad retirement system assets, comprising assets managed by the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NRRIT) and the railroad retirement system accounts at the Treasury, equaled $26.5 billion.

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BLET News

Arizona: Governor signs BLET-backed transportation worker assault bill 

Pictured: BLET Arizona State Legislative Board Chairman Kevin Onnembo (third from right) at the governor's signing ceremony for HB 2742.  ____________________ BLET Arizona State Legislative Board Chairman Kevin Onnembo was on hand earlier this month as Governor Katie...

2024 Election: BLET Legislative Board recommendations

In advance of the general election on November 5, the BLET National Division is publishing a list of voting recommendations from the various BLET State Legislative Board Chairmen. The list includes candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House of...

Texas: Annual rail labor solidarity rally slated for October 15

BLET members are encouraged to attend the annual Houston Solidarity Rally, which runs from noon-7:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday, October 15. The rally features guest speakers from organized labor (including BLET), presentations from the Railroad Retirement Board and various...

Buffalo: CSXT’s remote control trains kill and maim pedestrians

The BLET continues to expose the dangers of remote control train operations after three tragic pedestrian incidents — including a fatality — in Buffalo, New York. The lead story on Page 1 of the September 22 issue of the Buffalo News says it all: “Driverless trains...

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