Brother Tim Simmons
Nov 4, 2017
The sudden passing of Brother Tim Simmons “Pork Chop” Metra Locomotive Engineer from Division 294 Legislative Representative, 1st Vice Alternate Chairman. “May we ever be mindful that although Brother Simmons has departed from our midst, we will...National Negotiations update: Coordinated Bargaining Group unions reach tentative national contract agreement
Oct 5, 2017
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, October 5 — Rail Unions making up the Coordinated Bargaining Group (CBG) announced today that they have reached a Tentative National Agreement with the Nation’s Freight Rail Carriers. The CBG is comprised of six unions: the American Train...BLET announces new benefits to help make sure members and families are protected
Sep 11, 2017
http://www.ble-t.org/pr/news/newsflash.asp?id=5994 INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, September 6 — BLET today announced the availability of three new, optional, member-owned benefits available to all active BLET members. These benefits include Universal Life Insurance with...Wishing you and your family a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend
May 29, 2017
Memorial Day honors the great warriors of America who gave their lives for the country. On this day, I would like to salute our heroes for their service and the sacrifice they’ve made for our freedoms. I would also like to wish you and your family a...Metra breaks ground on Romeoville station
May 17, 2017
Metra Executive Director and CEO Don Orseno (at far right) joined local officials for the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo – Village of Romeoville Metra yesterday broke ground on a new Heritage Corridor Line station in Romeoville, Ill. The station will be the first new...Recent News
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