Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen

The BLET exists to promote and protect the rights, interests, and safety of its members through solidarity, aggressive representation, and education.

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MAKING WALL STREET NERVOUS: Growing clout of BLET and @Teamsters Read more: https://t.co/FzBRKwL8K0

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There’s a certain pride that comes from being a part of the BLET, and members can now show their pride through a new line of union-branded merchandise. The BLET National Division is making BLET gear available through a new vendor, Imagamerica. Read more: https://t.co/2ae4CqJrTA

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The BLET has reached a tentative six-year agreement with the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation (NIRCRC/Metra). The tentative deal covers about 250 BLET members who work as locomotive engineers for Metra. Read more: https://t.co/o6AjVUP3sX

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Ballots were mailed last week to approximately 500 BLET members for voting on the BLET's tentative agreement with the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). The tentative deal comes after three years of bargaining, two PEB's & a three-day strike in May. Read more: https://t.co/56lb6JH5mA

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The Stop the Rail Merger Coalition, which includes the BLET, has warned that the merger would reduce competition, hurt workers, drive up costs for American manufacturers, farmers and consumers, and weaken the nation’s supply chain. https://t.co/YOye56j4yz

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The U.S. Surface Transportation Board on Thursday announced that it has paused ​the review of the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger application — again. “Several aspects of the revised application... are unclear or underdeveloped”. Read more: https://t.co/TzAdDsKZHE

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Members and officers of BLET Division 98 (Lincoln, Nebraska) gathered together on May 13 to honor the memory of the late L.D. (Vern) Gordon. Brother Gordon passed away unexpectedly in July 2025. Read more: https://t.co/7MlzibCnld

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The Surface Transportation Board today accepted the Union Pacific (UP)–Norfolk Southern (NS) merger application but delayed the review process to collect vital information that is still missing from the railroads’ revised application. https://t.co/EnKmMWkFVP

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Members of the BLET’s National Association of State Legislative Board Chairmen (NASLBC) held their 51st annual meeting May 19-20 at National Division headquarters in Independence, Ohio. Read more: https://t.co/NML9aTQDUZ

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During the Advisory Board meeting, President Wallace and the assembled Vice Presidents discussed a number of strategic initiatives to advance the interests of BLET members on a national scope. Also, the Vice Presidents gave reports on their various assignments. (2/2)

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The BLET Advisory Board met on Thursday, May 21 at National Division Headquarters in Independence, OH. The Advisory Board is composed of the 14 highest-ranking elected officers in the union, and is the chief policy making body of the BLET between conventions. (1/2)

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Health & welfare plan benefits: May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which focuses on raising awareness, sharing resources, and strengthening support for those facing challenges. For more information, please visit the Your Track to Health website. https://t.co/cORbeRtomH

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We pay tribute to the men and women who have given their lives serving in our military, and we honor them for defending our country. As members of the BLET, let us remember those fallen heroes and honor them by doing all we can to preserve the principles they fought to protect.

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The BLET National Division extends deepest condolences to the family and friends of Brother J.T. (Todd) Sizemore, Chairman of the BLET Alabama State Legislative Board, who passed away on May 22. Read more: https://t.co/hlsxFHv1V2

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This daughter of a BLET locomotive engineer knows the importance of Railroad Retirement. Thank you to Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth for supporting the Railroad Retirement Fairness Act.

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As the proud daughter of a BLET Local 71 railworker, I know the long nights, weekends, and many sacrifices our railworkers make throughout their careers. That’s why I spoke on the House floor in support of @RepDeluzio and @RepTroyNehls’ bipartisan legislation to eliminate provisions that unfairly reduce retirement payments for certain railroad retirees and spouses. Our railworkers should not be penalized for choosing to – or sometimes needing to – work after retirement. Legislation like this is long overdue to level the playing field and ensure our railworkers keep the benefits they’ve earned to support themselves and their families.

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Members of the BLET’s NASLBC held their 51st annual meeting last week at BLET headquarters. NASLBC officers pictured here with BLET National Division officers. Thanks to the officers of NASLBC for their efforts in organizing this important meeting on behalf of BLET members.

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Railway Safety Act of 2026: As BLET announced yesterday, a major step happened this week in the movement to pass once in a generation railroad safety reforms backed by BLET and @Teamsters Rail Conference. Read more: https://t.co/gz3EAgSdh7

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The BLET’s Western Regional Meeting will take place in New Orleans, La., from July 13-17. Have you made reservations yet? Guests will stay at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, set along the Mississippi River and near the French Quarter. Read more: https://t.co/PW5B21CqKs

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The bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2026 passed in the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee today on Capitol Hill. Read more: https://t.co/S7i68Bf9js

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The Railway Labor Act, the law governing collective bargaining in the railroad industry, turns 100 years old this month. It was signed into law by President Calvin Coolidge on May 20, 1926, after approval in the House and Senate. Read more: https://t.co/E9xpOgc4p2