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Official Twitter account of the Ohio State Legislative Board of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.

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Make a plan to vote on or before May 5!

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Yesterday, the delegates at the 18th Quadrennial Convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Ohio State Legislative Board elected new officers.

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Happy New Year from the BLET Ohio SLB Team!

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Merry Christmas to our BLET Ohio friends and family!

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A very Happy Thanksgiving to our BLET Ohio friends and family. Blessings to you all!

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On the two year anniversary of the tragic East Palestine derailment, the Ohio State Legislative Board of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen reflects on the action of our elected officials. Thank you to our leaders for taking action to make Ohio safer.

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Heading into 2025 with the best team in the nation!

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A Teamsters Rail priority safety bill heads to the Governor's desk - thank you to @michelegrim @billdemora @StephanieKunze and Rep. Jim Hoops for carrying this bill and to @Manning_Nathan for his hard work in Senate Judiciary. Onward!

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Earlier today, the US Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 85-14. The authorization bill for national defense includes an amendment for the REEF Act, which will fully restore unemployment and sickness benefits to all railroad workers.

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Update from the Statehouse: HB381 was amended into Sub. SB 290 yesterday. This piece of legislation would recognize and remember Brother Lou Shuster, who tragically list his life at work last March, by naming the interchange at Rockport Yard after him.

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Update from the Statehouse: BLET supported SB233 was amended into Sub. SB 37 yesterday and passed the House. This critical piece of legislation will improve safety at road crossings in Ohio and has wide, bipartisan support.

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Happy Thanksgiving from the BLET National Division. May the warm glow of autumn surround you as you celebrate the holiday with family & friends. 🦃

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We're asking everyone to ask your congressional representative to support the HR 8996 language and discharge petition.

H.R. 8996 The Rail Safety Enhancement Act of 2024-Discharge Petition #20 https://t.co/JS3890fSQt

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Statehouse Update: SB233 (Stop, Look, and Listen) passes the Ohio Senate unanimously this afternoon after receiving a technical amendment this morning. Thank you again to our sponsors, @billdemora and @StephanieKunze for carrying this critical piece of safety legislation. 👏

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The railroad industry is proud to be one of the most veteran dense industries in America. Thank you to our brothers and sisters who served! 🇺🇸

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Today is the last day to register to vote in Ohio - you can do it right here 👉 https://t.co/of1LugGdJ2

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Today is Crossing Safety Day! Remember that trains aren't the only equipment you might encounter on the tracks - maintenance equipment can be as large as a train and take as much time to stop. Be sure to Stop, Look, and Listen any time you approach a railroad crossing.

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The birthplace of the @ohioaflcio just a block away from Convention. 🥹