May 8, 2026 | News, Top News, Unions
The BLET marks its 163rd anniversary today, May 8. The BLET and its members are proud of our heritage as the oldest labor union in North America. William D. Robinson, the founder of the BLET, was involved in the movement to organize a national union for locomotive...
May 7, 2026 | News, Top News
In April, the members of BLET Division 599 in Shreveport, La., hosted their 18th annual crawfish boil. Members of Division 632 in nearby Minden, La., were also on hand to help host and participate in the family-friendly event. Members of the two divisions work for...
May 7, 2026 | News, SLB Elections, Top News
Shane Bragg was reelected Chairman of the Oklahoma State Legislative Board during its quadrennial meeting on April 29. Bragg is a member of BLET Division 578 (Tulsa, Okla.) who has served as Chairman since 2022. The BLET’s Oklahoma State Legislative Board represents...
May 7, 2026 | News, SLB Elections, Top News
Robert Tuttle was elected Chairman of the California State Legislative Board (CASLB) during its 10th quadrennial session held in Sacramento on April 28 and 29. Tuttle is a Union Pacific locomotive engineer and member of BLET Division 692 (Tracy, Calif.). The CA SLB...
May 7, 2026 | News, SLB Elections, Top News
Tim Morgan was reelected Chairman of the Missouri State Legislative Board (MOSLB) during its quadrennial meeting held in Lake of the Ozarks, Mo., on May 5. Morgan is a Norfolk Southern locomotive engineer and member of BLET Division 86 (Moberly, Mo.). The MOSLB...
May 6, 2026 | News, Regional Meetings, Top News
Make plans now to attend the BLET Western Regional Meeting, which will be held in New Orleans from July 13-17. This year’s meeting expands beyond the traditional format, with added programming and new opportunities for member participation throughout the week. Hotel...
May 6, 2026 | Legislation, Mexico, News, Take Action, Top News
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) National Division is asking members, families, and friends to call their Representatives and ask for support of the bipartisan “Protecting American Railroad Workers Jobs Act of 2026” (H.R. 8468), which...
May 4, 2026 | BMWED, News, NS, Top News, UP
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...
May 3, 2026 | News, Top News
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...
May 1, 2026 | Contract Negotiations, LIRR, News, Top News
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...
