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BLET joins coalition urging rejection of UP-NS merger, calling it “a bad deal for America”
The BLET last week joined farmers, railroads, and shippers in opposition to the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, calling it “a bad deal for America.” The groups, representing a broad cross-section of business, labor and consumers, have joined together to form...
Updated BLET merchandise available — check out our new and improved web store
There’s a certain pride that comes from being a part of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (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...
BLET leader tells MTA Board “the clock is ticking”
During the part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s April 29 board meeting reserved for public remarks, Gil Lang, General Chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) at the Long Island Rail Road, speaking on behalf of a coalition...
BLET inspects rail operations at Southern Border following Division 28 meeting
Following a recent meeting with Division 28 in Tucson, BLET National Division officers, joined by BLET leaders from Arizona and California, traveled to the border of Mexico at Nogales to inspect train operations as part of the union’s ongoing initiative to protect...
Stop the Rail Merger Coalition launches to oppose Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger
A new coalition, launched today, unites a broad cross section of the U.S. economy in opposing the proposed merger of Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail lines. If allowed to move forward, the deal would create the largest consolidated railroad in U.S. history and give...
Teamsters Railroaders Oppose the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger. Here’s Why
The Teamsters Rail Conference continues to oppose the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. Read why in this joint statement from Rail Conference and BLET President Mark Wallace and BMWED President Tony Cardwell. Read the article here: blet.link/4w6yG6D
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House bill would block Mexican rail crews from operating trains into U.S.
Mark Wallace, president of the Teamsters Rail Conference and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, said the bill addresses “a critically important issue. … In repeated visits to the southern border, I heard one consistent message from BLET members: railroad jobs in America should be done by Americans.”
BNSF reports Q4, full year 2025 results
For full-year 2025, BNSF reported total revenue of $23.4 billion, about the same as the previous year, and net income of $5.5 billion, up 9%.
Second PEB finds for unions in dispute with LIRR
A second Presidential Emergency Board has sided with a coalition of unions in their ongoing contract dispute with the Long Island Rail Road — but the LIRR rejected the board’s recommendation, setting the stage for a strike or lockout in May.
CN announces Q4, full-year 2025 results
CN reported revenues of C$4,464 million and operating income of C$1,733 million.
Norfolk Southern reports Q4, full-year 2025 results
For the fourth quarter of 2025, NS reported revenue of $3.0 billion and income from railway operations of $937 million.
CPKC reports Q4, full-year 2025 results
CPKC announced its fourth-quarter 2025 revenues of $3.9 billion.
Union Pacific reports Q4, full-year 2025 results
UP reported 2025 fourth quarter net income of $1.8 billion
CSX announces Q4, full-year 2025 results
CSX Corp. announced fourth quarter 2025 operating income of $1.11 billion and net earnings of $720 million.
Railroads thwart safety fixes, costing lives
Fatigue-related accidents killed at least nine people and injured over 300 from 2015 through 2024, the Howard Center’s analysis of NTSB investigation reports found.
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