The BLET’s Union Pacific-Southern Region General Committee of Adjustment (UP-SR GCA) offers annual scholarships ranging from $750 to $2,000. Applicants must be the son, daughter, financial dependent or ward of a UP-SR GCA member in good standing per the BLET Bylaws starting with the 2023-2024 school year.Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, May 24 — The 2021 edition of “On the Right Track,” the Local Division nomination and election procedure manual, is now available for download from the Members’ Area of the BLET website and, for those Officers who have access, the document is also accessible in the Document Library in UnionTrack.Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240E [email protected] Michael D. Twombly 70 High St., Andover, MA 01810 E [email protected] Michael D. Priester 247 Opera House St. Henderson, NV 89012 E [email protected] P (216) 212-2309 Rick Gibbons 7061 East Pleasant Valley Rd. Independence, OH 44131 E [email protected] P (216) 372-6263 James P. Louis 257 Forbes Ave., Tonawanda, NY 14150 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240Jun 24, 2022 · INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, June 24 — This week, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) is mailing ballots to more than 23,000 members seeking authorization for the Union’s leadership to call a strike should one become necessary to settle the current national contract dispute with the nation’s largest rail carriers. Nov 21, 2022 · The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen represents nearly 57,000 professional locomotive engineers and trainmen throughout the United States. The BLET is the founding member of the Rail Conference, International Brotherhood of Teamsters. More information can be found on the BLET website: https://ble-t.org E [email protected] Don L. Moates P.O. Box 49 Etowah, TN 37331 E [email protected] John Bentley Jr. Editor E [email protected] Bill Joyce Art Director, Assistant Editor E [email protected] National Division 1370 Ontario St., Mezzanine Cleveland, OH 44113-1702 The Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen Journal (ISSN: 1553-5010 USPS: 120) is published quarterlyBLET President’s Message High-Tech Divide and Conquer pg. 2 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2021 Volume 35, Issue 1 Daily news updates WWW.BLE-T.ORG C 35 E L E B R A T I N G 3 5 Y E A R S 1987-2021 SEE PAGES 6-7 FOR LIST OF FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES NEW CONTRACT AT NYS&W A T wo of the country’s largest railroad unions achieved a favorable decision in ...Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240Attachment B National Section 6 Notice – BLET 2 new business. Significant challenges to our success include the decline of coal, advancements in trucking, the increasing long-term exposure of our manufacturing and agriculture sectors to global competition, the continued shift towards a services-oriented economy, changes inMay 21, 2004 · In the meantime, members can purchase other union-made BLET items such as golf balls and towels, coffee mugs, travel mugs, luggage tags, hats, and golf shirts. Items bearing the old BLE logo are being sold at a discount of 10 percent or higher. These items include sweatshirts, jackets, golf shirts and other merchandise. The BLE merchandise is ... Sep 2, 2022 · The following is a statement from BLET President Dennis Pierce and SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson. CLEVELAND, September 2 — As we approach Labor Day 2022, our Unions stand at a crossroads. While our normal messages heading into one of the most important days for Organized Labor would be about Labor’s proud history of improving the lives ... Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240E [email protected] Michael D. Twombly 70 High St., Andover, MA 01810 E [email protected] Michael D. Priester 247 Opera House St. Henderson, NV 89012 E [email protected] P (216) 212-2309 Rick Gibbons 7061 East Pleasant Valley Rd. Independence, OH 44131 E [email protected] P (216) 372-6263 James P. Louis 257 Forbes Ave., Tonawanda, NY 14150 August 25, 2023 | Headlines, Top News. Most people have heard of the brave locomotive engineer named Casey Jones through popular culture. But not everyone knows that he was, in fact, a member of our union. John Luther “Casey” Jones was a member of BLET Division 99 in Water Valley, Mississippi. He was one... read more.Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240The following is a statement from BLET President Dennis Pierce and SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson. CLEVELAND, September 2 — As we approach Labor Day 2022, our Unions stand at a crossroads. While our normal messages heading into one of the most important days for Organized Labor would be about Labor’s proud history of improving the lives ...Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240 Nov 5, 2021 · Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240May 11, 2022 · INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, May 11 — The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) is mobilizing its members in the State of New York to lobby in favor of a statewide two-person crew bill. Earlier this month, S3953B was introduced in the State Senate and a companion bill, A1287B, was introduced in the State Assembly. INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, June 24 — This week, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) is mailing ballots to more than 23,000 members seeking authorization for the Union’s leadership to call a strike should one become necessary to settle the current national contract dispute with the nation’s largest rail carriers.E [email protected] Michael D. Priester 247 Opera House St., Henderson, NV 89012 E [email protected] Cole W. Davis 20 Holman Rd., Moberly, MO 65270 E [email protected] R.C. (Rick) Gibbons 7126 North Norton, Gladstone, MO 64119 E [email protected] James P. Louis 257 Forbes Ave. , Tonawanda, NY 14150 E [email protected] TRUSTEES David P. Estes 13120 ...Journal Lo c o m o t i v e en g i n e e r s &tr a i n m e n The Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen Journal (ISSN: 1553-5010 USPS: 120) is published quarterly for $10.00 per year (single copies $3.00) by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, 25 Louisiana Ave.Brother Burckhard was a BNSF locomotive engineer and member of BLET Division 695 in Minot, N.D. He first joined the Brotherhood on November 1, 2010. He had about seven years of railroad experience. Also killed in the accident was BNSF conductor Blaine Mack, 56, who had more than 36 years of service with the railroad. California State Legislative Board. The BLET’s California State Legislative Board (CASLB) will award a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior attending a college/ trade/ vocational school in 2022. The applicant’s parent or guardian must be a member in good standing in a BLET division chartered in California.Volume 116 | No. 2 | Summer 2013 www.ble-t.org Journal Lo c o m o t i v e en g i n e e r s & tr a i n m e n P ubl ishe d b y t he BL E T, a d i v ision of t he R a i l C on ference , I nter n at ion a l B rot herhoo d of Te a mster s Divisions 382 & 421 march with pride Historical showcase division 622 displays early memorabilia Also insideThe Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) is a Division of the Rail Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT). Read More. BLET Members – Get Instant Access to your Member Data – Register for Website Member Area Here ».Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen SLB Trustee Reporting. Division Trustee Reporting. GCA Trustee Reporting ...Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, May 11 — The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) is mobilizing its members in the State of New York to lobby in favor of a statewide two-person crew bill. Earlier this month, S3953B was introduced in the State Senate and a companion bill, A1287B, was introduced in the State Assembly.INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, August 3 — The BLET National Division has launched a new website — https://bletconvention.org — to provide key information to delegates, vendors and guests attending the union’s Fifth National Convention, which will be held October 10-13, 2022.BLET Arbitration Database. Login. Forgot your password?Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 Again, registration for the Local Chairman class is on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited. For more information, please contact Jason Wright, Special Representative and Director of the BLET Education and Training Department: phone (216) 241-2630 ext. 247; or email [email protected] of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240 Member Sign In. First time here? Create an online profile. Forgot your password? Have it sent to you. Email Us. For questions regarding your account, please call (216) 377-3527.If you have any problems securing your room in our reservation block, contact BLET Special Representative Matthew Kronyak at (201) 978-6436, or email [email protected]. Upon successful completion of the course, attendees will qualify for a $98.00 per day diem from the North American Railway Foundation (www.narfoundation.org). The stipends will ...Attachment B National Section 6 Notice – BLET 2 new business. Significant challenges to our success include the decline of coal, advancements in trucking, the increasing long-term exposure of our manufacturing and agriculture sectors to global competition, the continued shift towards a services-oriented economy, changes in Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630Member Login. Username: Password: Forgot your password? Click here. or Email Us for assistance. David P. Estes is the National Secretary-Treasurer of the 51,500-member Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), a Division of the Rail Conference, International Brotherhood of Teamsters.If you have any problems securing your room in our reservation block, contact BLET Special Representative Matthew Kronyak at (201) 978-6436, or email [email protected]. Upon successful completion of the course, attendees will qualify for a $98.00 per day diem from the North American Railway Foundation (www.narfoundation.org). The stipends will ...Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240BLET Arbitration Database. Login. Forgot your password?Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) is proud of our heritage as the oldest labor union in North America. Our union was founded as the Brotherhood of the Footboard on May 8, 1863 in Marshall, Mich. In 1864, the union changed its name to Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLE), the name it retained for 140 years until ...Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 ...E [email protected] Michael D. Priester 247 Opera House St., Henderson, NV 89012 E [email protected] Cole W. Davis 20 Holman Rd., Moberly, MO 65270 E [email protected] R.C. (Rick) Gibbons 7126 North Norton, Gladstone, MO 64119 E [email protected] James P. Louis 257 Forbes Ave. , Tonawanda, NY 14150 E [email protected] TRUSTEES David P. Estes 13120 ... Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240E [email protected] Michael D. Priester 247 Opera House St., Henderson, NV 89012 E [email protected] Cole W. Davis 20 Holman Rd., Moberly, MO 65270 E [email protected] R.C. (Rick) Gibbons 7126 North Norton, Gladstone, MO 64119 E [email protected] James P. Louis 257 Forbes Ave. , Tonawanda, NY 14150 E [email protected] TRUSTEES David P. Estes 13120 ... Jan 19, 2022 · Coordinated Bargaining Coalition Settlement Proposal January 19, 2022 I - Wages a. Effective Date General Wage Increase July 1, 2020* 6.0% July 1, 2021* 10.0% Please be advised that effective January 3, 2022 Brother H. Delooze has been elected Local Chairman He can be contacted at: Phone: 919-628-2193. Email: [email protected]. US Mail: Contact the L/C via phone or email for address.Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240Member Login. Username: Password: Forgot your password? Click here. or Email Us for assistance.Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and TrainmenVolume 116 | No. 2 | Summer 2013 www.ble-t.org Journal Lo c o m o t i v e en g i n e e r s & tr a i n m e n P ubl ishe d b y t he BL E T, a d i v ision of t he R a i l C on ference , I nter n at ion a l B rot herhoo d of Te a mster s Divisions 382 & 421 march with pride Historical showcase division 622 displays early memorabilia Also insideDavid P. Estes is the National Secretary-Treasurer of the 51,500-member Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), a Division of the Rail Conference, International Brotherhood of Teamsters. In the meantime, members can purchase other union-made BLET items such as golf balls and towels, coffee mugs, travel mugs, luggage tags, hats, and golf shirts. Items bearing the old BLE logo are being sold at a discount of 10 percent or higher. These items include sweatshirts, jackets, golf shirts and other merchandise. The BLE merchandise is ...The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) is proud of our heritage as the oldest labor union in North America. Our union was founded as the Brotherhood of the Footboard on May 8, 1863 in Marshall, Mich. In 1864, the union changed its name to Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLE), the name it retained for 140 years until ...May 21, 2004 · In the meantime, members can purchase other union-made BLET items such as golf balls and towels, coffee mugs, travel mugs, luggage tags, hats, and golf shirts. Items bearing the old BLE logo are being sold at a discount of 10 percent or higher. These items include sweatshirts, jackets, golf shirts and other merchandise. The BLE merchandise is ... Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240If you have any problems securing your room in our reservation block, please contact BLET Special Representative Matthew Kronyak at (201) 978-6436, or email: [email protected]. Those who successfully complete the September 24-26 classroom portion will be eligible for a $98.00 per diem, for classroom days only, from the North American Railway ...Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240 INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, August 3 — The BLET National Division has launched a new website — https://bletconvention.org — to provide key information to delegates, vendors and guests attending the union’s Fifth National Convention, which will be held October 10-13, 2022.Nov 29, 2022 · INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, November 29 — The lifetime maximum benefit for the Railroad Employees National Early Retirement Major Medical Benefit Plan (also known as ERMA or GA-46000) will increase from $182,700 to $188,000 on January 1, 2023. At the end of 2001, Labor and Management agreed on various procedures to administer the annual changes in ... Brother Burckhard was a BNSF locomotive engineer and member of BLET Division 695 in Minot, N.D. He first joined the Brotherhood on November 1, 2010. He had about seven years of railroad experience. Also killed in the accident was BNSF conductor Blaine Mack, 56, who had more than 36 years of service with the railroad.Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Division Trustee Reporting. GCA Trustee Reporting. SLB Trustee Reporting ...Nov 5, 2021 · Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240 SMART-TD and BLET are considering all legal possibilities to continue to challenge BNSF and its anti-worker, anti-family and unsafe attendance policy. In the coming weeks, the Union’s options are: Appeal the District Court decision, but delay arbitration of the policy by doing soFeb 10, 2022 · California State Legislative Board. The BLET’s California State Legislative Board (CASLB) will award a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior attending a college/ trade/ vocational school in 2022. The applicant’s parent or guardian must be a member in good standing in a BLET division chartered in California. David P. Estes is the National Secretary-Treasurer of the 51,500-member Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), a Division of the Rail Conference, International Brotherhood of Teamsters. May 11, 2022 · INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, May 11 — The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) is mobilizing its members in the State of New York to lobby in favor of a statewide two-person crew bill. Earlier this month, S3953B was introduced in the State Senate and a companion bill, A1287B, was introduced in the State Assembly. Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131. For More Information. Contact the BLET Public Relations Department at the National Division office by calling (216) 241-2630, ext. 248, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.. Sampercent27s hours for plus members
Aug 25, 2023 · The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) is a Division of the Rail Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT). Read More. BLET Members – Get Instant Access to your Member Data – Register for Website Member Area Here ». Feb 10, 2022 · California State Legislative Board. The BLET’s California State Legislative Board (CASLB) will award a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior attending a college/ trade/ vocational school in 2022. The applicant’s parent or guardian must be a member in good standing in a BLET division chartered in California. INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, May 24 — The 2021 edition of “On the Right Track,” the Local Division nomination and election procedure manual, is now available for download from the Members’ Area of the BLET website and, for those Officers who have access, the document is also accessible in the Document Library in UnionTrack.Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240Feb 22, 2022 · SMART-TD and BLET are considering all legal possibilities to continue to challenge BNSF and its anti-worker, anti-family and unsafe attendance policy. In the coming weeks, the Union’s options are: Appeal the District Court decision, but delay arbitration of the policy by doing so Aug 3, 2023 · If you have any problems securing your room in our reservation block, contact BLET Special Representative Matthew Kronyak at (201) 978-6436, or email [email protected]. Upon successful completion of the course, attendees will qualify for a $98.00 per day diem from the North American Railway Foundation (www.narfoundation.org). The stipends will ... BLET Arbitration Database. Login. Forgot your password?Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240E [email protected] Michael D. Priester 247 Opera House St., Henderson, NV 89012 E [email protected] Cole W. Davis 20 Holman Rd., Moberly, MO 65270 E [email protected] R.C. (Rick) Gibbons 7126 North Norton, Gladstone, MO 64119 E [email protected] James P. Louis 257 Forbes Ave. , Tonawanda, NY 14150 E [email protected] TRUSTEES David P. Estes 13120 ...Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Division Trustee Reporting. GCA Trustee Reporting. SLB Trustee Reporting ...Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 241-2630 • Fax: (216) 241-6516 FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240.