Class I Brake Tests

Recently there has been a push by UP management to use a Class I brake slip from an inbound train and use it on a new originating train, calling it a “solid block” or “continuing train”. If your train is a new originating train at a terminal, you can not use an air...

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Critical Incident Policy and Procedures

Please go to this link to see the policy for critical incidents. Again, this is a policy not an agreement. If there are any questions regarding pay as applied to this policy, please contact your local chairman for further handling....

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Take Action

Attention: Let your voice be heard!! Go to the BLET National Webpage (www.ble-t.org) and voice your opinion about Union Pacific’s Attendance Policy and how it negatively impacts your life. Look for the “Take Action” tab on the Home Page. It will direct you to a...

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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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