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Rail blockade ends in Chihuahua, Mexico

(Source: Freight Waves, October 27, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — After more than 60 days of protests, a railroad blockade in the Mexican state of Chihuahua has ended, according to the Confederation of Industrial Chambers of the United Mexican States (CONCAMIN). While...

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BNSF to layoff 104 Topeka employees

(Source: Television station WIBW, October 23, 2020) TOPEKA, Kan. — BNSF announced they will be laying-off over 100 employees at one of their Topeka locations. According to a written statement sent to 13 NEWS, the layoff of 104 employees as their Topeka Locomotive Shop...

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UP reports Q3 2020 results

(Source: Union Pacific press release, October 22, 2020) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corporation today reported 2020 third quarter net income of $1.4 billion, or $2.01 per diluted share. This compares to $1.6 billion, or $2.22 per diluted share, in the third quarter...

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UP reports lower Q3 2020 net income

(Source: Railway Age, October 22, 2020) NEW YORK — Union Pacific’s net income of $1.4 billion for the third quarter of 2020 was down 12% from $1.6 billion in the third quarter of 2019. Operating revenue of $4.9 billion fell 11%, compared to $5.5 billion in 3Q2019....

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Amtrak urged to not reduce Empire Builder service

(Source: Great Falls Tribune, October 21, 2020) GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A business leader from the Hi-Line joined Montana's two senators on Wednesday in urging a top Amtrak official to reconsider temporary reductions made to daily rail service in the Treasure State,...

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BLET News

UnitedHealth Allies offers money-saving program

UnitedHealthcare has made available a new membership booklet for its health discount program, UnitedHealth Allies, which outlines ways BLET members can save money on certain health care purchases.

Deadline for Hoffa Scholarship is March 31

The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund awards scholarships annually to outstanding high school seniors. The deadline for this year’s program is March 31, 2011.

BLET points to history in urging changes to proposed conductor certification rule

With federal regulations requiring the certification of conductors scheduled to take effect at the beginning of next year, the BLET has filed comments with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) strongly urging that the agency pay attention to the lessons of more than 20 years of locomotive engineer certification.

BLET wins HOS interpretation on interruption of rest

The BLET has successfully secured an important clarification from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) concerning an interpretation of a key provision of an amendment to the Hours of Service (HOS) laws made by the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008.

CSXT members ratify pair of agreements

BLET members from two of the four general committees of adjustment on CSX Transportation ratified two tentative collective bargaining agreements on Mon-day. They represent more than 40% of BLET engineers working for the Class I railroad.

BLET National Division Officers sworn in

On January 1, 2011, a new Advisory Board began its four year term of office for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. National Division President Dennis Pierce installed the new Advisory Board; and as part of that process, all Advisory Board Officers took the following International Brotherhood of Teamsters Oath of Office.

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