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Happy Anniversary 152nd!

BLET marks 152nd anniversary today http://www.ble-t.org/pr/news/newsflash.asp?id=5708 CLEVELAND, May 8 — The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen proudly celebrates its 152nd anniversary today. The union was founded as the Brotherhood of the Footboard on...

2015 Illinois Workers’ Memorial Day Events

Call 217.544.4014 For More Information On These And Other Legislative Issues Important To Working People – Alton Tuesday, April 28, the Greater Madison County Federation of Labor AFL-CIO will hold their annual Workers’ Memorial Day services at the Workers...

HR 1763 Two Person Crew

Railroad Unions Advancing Two-Person Crew Legislation To Protect Safety CLEVELAND, April 17 — Continuing a cooperative effort to promote safety in the railroad industry, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) and the Transportation Division of the...

18th District Congressional Election

Congress Governor Rauner sets preliminary dates for voters to fill vacancy. The post of congressman from Illinois’ 18th congressional district became vacant on Tuesday, March 31. In writs of special election issued on Tuesday, Governor Bruce Rauner set dates of June 8...

Amtrak News

INDOT, FRA Reach Deal To Keep Hoosier State Line Running.  INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration reached an understanding of the clear lines of accountability for passenger rail safety and accessibility between...

Chicago to Rockford Amtrak Route

Link to tomorrows hearing: http://www.ilga.gov/senate/audvid.aspHearing Notice For Transportation – Chicago to Rockford Amtrak Route Hearing Scheduled for Feb 25, 2015 Chairperson Martin Sandoval Vice-Chairperson Steve Stadelman Minority Spokesperson Karen...