BLET helps Santa spread good cheer
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Spreading good will and holiday cheer, Santa Claus made his annual visit to Appalachia the weekend of November 22. But he swapped his sleigh and reindeer for a ride on a CSX train.
Teamsters Rail Conference will fight proposed rule weakening regulation of toxic chemicals
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
The Teamsters Rail Conference pledged to fight a new Labor Department rule proposed by the Bush administration that would make it much harder for the government to regulate toxic substances and hazardous chemicals that workers get exposed to on the job.
Lifetime maximum increases under GA-46000
Monday, December 01, 2008
Effective January 1, 2009, the lifetime maximum will increase from $107,700 to $113,000 under the Railroad Employees Early Retirement Major Medical Benefit Plan (ERMA or GA-46000).
Q&A: BLET Short Term Disability program
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
What follows are answers to frequently asked questions regarding changes to the BLET’s Short Term Disability Plan, which will become effective January 1, 2009.
Meany Center offers 2009 hazardous materials awareness training
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
The Rail Workers Hazardous Materials Training Program will conduct several hazardous materials transportation/chemical emergency response training programs on the George Meany Campus in Silver Spring, Md., during 2009.
Amtrak names FRA’s Joseph Boardman President & CEO
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation Board of Directors announced today that it has chosen Joseph Boardman, a nationally recognized transportation industry professional, to become president and chief executive officer of the company, effective November 26.
Reminder: United Healthcare open enrollment continues
Monday, November 24, 2008
Following up on a News Flash issued October 13, BLET members are reminded that UnitedHealthcare is holding an open enrollment under GA-23111 during the months of November and December.
WNY&P shortline workers say YES to BLET
Friday, November 21, 2008
Train and engine service employees at the Western New York & Pennsylvania (WNY&P) Railroad have voted overwhelmingly to join the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.
Hours of Service Q&A now available
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen is making available a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding changes to the Hours of Service Act that are going into effect following passage of the 2008 Rail Safety Bill.
Update — BLET Short Term Disability plan
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The BLET National Division has secured more time to implement the changes to the Short Term Disability program.
BLET names Steve Bruno director of regulatory affairs
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen has named Stephen J. Bruno to the position of Director of Regulatory Affairs.
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