July 29, 2026 | News, Organizing, Top News
Virtually all short line workers who have voted for BLET representation in recent years cited the same reasons for wanting to join the union: improved pay, better working conditions, and stronger protections from discipline that come from a BLET contract. Every BLET...
July 28, 2026 | News, NS, Top News, UP
More Paperwork Cannot Fix a Merger That Would Raise Costs, Cut Competition and Put America’s Supply Chain at Risk WASHINGTON, D.C. — Stop the Rail Merger Coalition responded to Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern’s (NS) submission of supplemental information filed...
July 28, 2026 | News, Organizing, Top News
Train & engine service employees at the Temple & Central Texas Railway (TC) voted unanimously to join the BLET in an election certified by the National Mediation Board (NMB) on July 22. It mark’s the union’s 17th short line organizing win since 2023. TC is a...
July 27, 2026 | Legislation, News, Railroad Retirement, Teamsters Rail Conference, Top News
Earlier this month, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators introduced the Railroad Retirement Board Stability Act, which would provide long-term funding for RRB’s day-to-day operations. The much-needed legislation comes after months of hard work and lobbying by the...
July 25, 2026 | News, NS, STB, Top News, UP
In a victory for the BLET and other rail labor unions, the Surface Transportation Board this week ordered Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to make public the merger-related job impact data that the railroads had inexplicably labeled as “highly confidential” in their...
July 24, 2026 | News, Top News
These senators join a bipartisan group of more than 100 state and federal policymakers, attorneys general, and agriculture secretaries urging the Administration to stop this unnecessary merger. U.S. Senator Cory Booker, joined by 22 Senate colleagues, is urging the...
July 23, 2026 | National Convention, News, Top News
Hotel Registration is now open for the BLET’s Sixth National Convention, which will be held at the Horseshoe Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Convention will convene at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and will adjourn on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Please visit...
July 23, 2026 | Health & Welfare, News, Top News
Trying to quit nicotine? The National Railroad Plans – Health & Welfare Benefits provides access to the Quit For Life® program, which has helped millions overcome nicotine addiction. The program provides information regarding tobacco cessation methods and related...
July 22, 2026 | FRA, News, Top News
Brothers and Sisters, One of the National Division’s responsibilities is identifying issues that could affect our members before they become widespread. Recently, we have become aware of several cases involving alleged personal electronic device violations where...
July 21, 2026 | News, Top News, Unions
In his state of the union address, BLET National President Mark Wallace said preparation and performance are the key measuring sticks for the Brotherhood and its leaders. “At the heart of every fight we take on is our membership — the men and women who do the work,...
