May 29, 2026 | News, NS, STB, Top News, UP
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board on Thursday announced that it has paused the review of the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger application — again. “Several aspects of the revised application… are unclear or underdeveloped and require supplementation... May 28, 2026 | News, Top News
Members and officers of BLET Division 98 (Lincoln, Nebraska) gathered together on May 13 to honor the memory of the late L.D. (Vern) Gordon. Brother Gordon passed away unexpectedly in July 2025. He served Division 98 as Local Chairman for many years, and was also a... May 28, 2026 | News, NS, STB, Top News, UP
The Surface Transportation Board today accepted the Union Pacific (UP)–Norfolk Southern (NS) merger application but delayed the review process to collect vital information that is still missing from the railroads’ revised application. The STB has put a hold on the... May 27, 2026 | NASLBC, News, Top News
Members of the BLET’s National Association of State Legislative Board Chairmen (NASLBC), meeting at National Division headquarters in Independence, Ohio, concluded their 51st annual meeting on May 20. The chairmen representing 40 states heard a comprehensive report... May 26, 2026 | News, Top News
The BLET Advisory Board met on Thursday, May 21 at National Division Headquarters in Independence, OH. The Advisory Board is composed of the 14 highest-ranking elected officers in the union, and is the chief policy making body of the BLET between conventions. During... May 25, 2026 | Health & Welfare, News, Top News
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which focuses on raising awareness, sharing resources, and strengthening support for those facing challenges. As part of the National Health & Welfare Plan, BLET members and their families have access to mental health benefits... May 24, 2026 | News, Obituary, Top News
The BLET National Division extends deepest condolences to the family and friends of Brother J.T. (Todd) Sizemore, Chairman of the BLET Alabama State Legislative Board, who passed away on May 22. He was 51 years old. “Todd was certainly one of the finest individuals... May 22, 2026 | News, Railroad Safety, Top News
A major step happened this week in the movement to pass once in a generation railroad safety reforms. The House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee on Thursday added the BLET and Teamsters Rail Conference-championed Railway Safety Act of 2026 to... May 22, 2026 | News, Regional Meetings, Top News
The BLET’s Western Regional Meeting will take place in New Orleans, La., from July 13-17. Have you made reservations yet? Guests will stay at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, set along the Mississippi River and near the French Quarter. This year, the BLET is... May 21, 2026 | News, Railroad Safety, Top News
The bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2026 passed in the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee today on Capitol Hill. The Railway Safety Act was added to the Committee’s Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation via a bipartisan amendment... 