November 3, 2026 | News, Top News
Without question, railroads have played a critical role in our nation’s military history. As an example, during the Civil War, Atlanta was burned by General Sherman’s army because it was an important rail hub. Sherman targeted railroads, but it’s also important to... November 2, 2026 | News, Top News
All BLET members are encouraged to head to the polls on November 3. If you are basing your voting decisions on issues that affect your job, then please visit the Members’ Area of the BLET National Division website to obtain a list of voting recommendations for your... October 31, 2026 | News, NS, Top News, UP, UP-NS Merger
Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) is continuing his fight against the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. In a new op-ed published on October 30th in the High Plains Journal entitled “Kansas farmers need a fighter. I’m not backing down on this rail... October 30, 2026 | NS, STB, Top News, UP, UP-NS Merger
On October 23, an administrative law judge ruled that Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena’s video remarks about raising rates for customers who don’t support the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger must be made public. The judge’s ruling related to a keynote address... October 30, 2026 | News, Top News
The BLET National Division is accepting requests for 2027 Time Books. Books will be distributed only to members who opt in. To request a book, log in to the Members’ Area of the BLET National Division website and select the “Time Book Opt-In” link. Then click “Yes,... October 29, 2026 | News, Railroad Retirement, Top News
Most railroad retirement annuities are scheduled to increase in January, with Tier I benefits rising 3.6% and Tier II benefits increasing 1.2%. The Tier I adjustment matches the cost-of-living increase for Social Security benefits. The Tier II increase equals 32.5% of... October 28, 2026 | Contract Agreement, News, Top News
BLET members have ratified a new five-year agreement with CPKC covering its Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern territory, continuing the Brotherhood’s work to deliver higher wages and a better quality of life for its members. At the recent National Convention, BLET... October 28, 2026 | Health & Welfare, News, Top News
From now until midnight on October 31, 2026, you can enroll or change your Medical or Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) benefit selections for the 2027 benefit year. It’s important to note that members must enroll in the Health FSA every year — FSA enrollment is... October 27, 2026 | News, NS, Top News, UP, UP-NS Merger
Long trains can keep railroad crossings blocked longer and leave emergency crews with fewer ways to reach people who need help. Communities should not have to wait for a disaster before railroads take that danger seriously. In Lockland, Ohio, a stopped Norfolk... October 26, 2026 | Convention, News, Top News
BLET delegates donated 460 prepared meals to The Salvation Army of Southern Nevada during the union’s Sixth National Convention. Sister Marketa Wells, a member of Division 766 in Las Vegas, organized daily donations of unused boxed lunches. With help from her husband,... 