Information Campaign

Our National Division is fighting for us; they have started a campaign to inform the general public about the way the Carriers treat the rank-and-file members of our Brotherhood. Please see the link and attachment provided to read more. Utah railroad workers criticize...

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RE80 Outside the Scope and Meal

Brothers and Sisters, please submit a penalty claim if you are called off the NZ021 RE80 pool to work a trip that requires you to operate on the Belvidere Subdivision. It is the Organizations position that this is outside the geographical limits that this pool is...

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Outside the Scope/Not in Connection

For these claims to be successful, we must correctly identify them. Outside the scope refers to the geographical scope of your assignment. If your assignment operates between Elburn and CPT including taking your equipment to the yard and engine to the ramp, your scope...

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No Ice/Water at On-Duty Location

We are seeing increased occurrences of no ice and/or water available at on duty locations. To effectively process these claims we need some help on proper reporting and information. WATER: When there is no water available at your on-duty location the claim wording is...

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BLET National Division launches improved website

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) has launched a new and improved website, www.ble-t.org. The redesigned website features a fresh look, daily news, improved navigation for easy access, an enhanced members-only area, and new tools for...

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