Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen @BLET
The BLET exists to promote and protect the rights, interests, and safety of its members through solidarity, aggressive representation, and education. ble-t.org Independence, Ohio Joined March 2009-
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On April 22, Brightline West officially broke ground on its Las Vegas to Southern California high-speed rail system. ble-t.org/news/brightlin…
Time is running out! Drawing will be held on May 1. Get your tickets today.
Time is running out! Drawing will be held on May 1. Get your tickets today.
The National BLET Auxiliary is offering a chance to win a Blackstone Portable Pizza Oven. Raffle tickets cost $5 each and the proceeds go to help support the annual BLET Auxiliary scholarship fund, and many other programs. Purchase tickets at: blet.link/3Vug8gs
Drawing on his experience in lobbying for a rail safety bill in Nevada, BLET Div. 766 member Jason Doering is using the media to urge legislators in Colorado to support a rail safety bill. Brother Doering’s opinion column was published in the Colorado Sun. blet.link/4aPEUwz
From @AP: Union Pacific said it made $1.64 billion in the first quarter of 2024. That’s higher than last year’s $1.63 billion. The railroad generated $6.03 billion in revenue, down slightly from last year’s $6.06 billion. apnews.com/article/union-…
REGISTER TODAY! BLET members are encouraged to make their reservations as soon as possible for the Western Regional Meeting, which will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, the week of June 3, 2024. Hotel room reservations must be made by May 3, 2024. blet.link/3vXp4kt
From @NBCNews: The BLET mourns the passing of Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr. (D-NJ), a staunch advocate for rail safety who served as Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials. blet.link/44bWYyp
A historic first: The BLET is proud to announce the formation of the New England Legislative Board. It was established earlier this year to acknowledge the regionalization and expansion of the former Massachusetts State Legislative Board. Full story: blet.link/3JuZvKm
Colorado BLET members are working to secure passage of a major rail safety bill. BLET VP & NLR Vince Verna, BLET Colorado State LLB Chairman Paul Pearson, and BLET Auxiliary National 2nd VP & LR Natalie Miller all testified in favor of HB 1030 on April 17. blet.link/4aKV22p
Get connected with the BLET: The BLET National Division is investing more time and resources into its various social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram and X). It is the best place to go to get the latest news. Click here to get connected: blet.link/4biWPvB
From the @AP: CSX profit drops 10% in Q1 2024; CEO says Baltimore bridge collapse will reduce Q2 revenue by about $25 million a month blet.link/3xJcZzO
Register now for the 2024 BLET Western Regional meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, the week of June 3, 2024. Meeting registration and hotel reservations can be made through BLET’s regional meeting website, bletregionals.org.
Colorado BLET members are working to secure passage of a major rail safety bill in the state’s legislature. BLET Colorado SLB Chairman Paul Pearson told the @ColoradoSun that legislators must address rail safety before considering passenger rail expansion. blet.link/49FEyak
The BLET has filed formal comments with the @USDOTFRA opposing a safety waiver that would allow the introduction of autonomous train technology in the United States. BLET VP & NLR Vince Verna said the technology is “not ready for prime time”. Full story: blet.link/4aAt6Op
90 years ago today, 1,000 auto workers walked out of the Electric Auto-Lite factory in Toledo — an act that would lead to a bloody battle against the National Guard & become known as one of the most memorable and influential strikes of the Great Depression. #FlashbackFriday
#OTD April 13, 1930: A 17-year-old James R. Hoffa led his co-workers at a Kroger warehouse in Clinton, Indiana, in a successful job action. By refusing to unload a shipment of perishable strawberries, they forced the company to give in to their demands. #1u #Teamsters 🍓✊
Two-person crew regulation: BLET keeps it in notch 8, continues to pursue rail safety reforms as railroads sue to block new safety rule Full story: blet.link/3xArUMt
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