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BLET endorses New Mexico Congressman Gabe Vasquez for re-election, citing his support on cross-border and other key issues

BLET National President Mark Wallace has announced BLET’s national endorsement of Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-New Mexico), who represents New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, for re-election, in ...
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Railroads “have a long way to go” to prove merger is in the public interest

In a decision announced recently, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) made clear that it has “reached no conclusions on ...
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BLET reaches five-year tentative agreement with CPKC DM&E

The BLET has reached a tentative five-year agreement with CPKC for members who work on the CPKC Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern ...
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General Chairman Brian Carr reelected to a third term at UP-WL GCA

Brian Carr was reelected to his third term as General Chairman of the Union Pacific-Western Lines General Committee of ...
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BLET launches online portal: Tell the STB you are opposed to the UP-NS merger

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is seeking public comments on the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. We ...
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Replacement ballots available in tentative agreement with IMRR

BLET members at the Illinois & Midland Railroad (IMRR) are currently voting on a tentative agreement. Ballots were mailed ...
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BLET holds its first meeting at newly-organized Temple & Central Texas Railway

BLET recently held an inaugural meeting for its newest members at the Temple & Central Texas Railway (TC), a month after securing an organizing win at the Texas-based short line railroad. National ...