BNSF Crew Management is advertising for positions in Carlsbad, NM to coincide with the re-acquisition of the line which had been leased to Southwest Railroad. The bids will be open system wide and will include relocation benefits as outlined in…
This post is intended to explain the proper interpretation and application of the Short Trips and Turnarounds rule found in our agreements and will hereafter be referred to as the “short turn rule”. The agreement language, found in our regional…
http://www.ble-t.org/pr/news/newsflash.asp?id=5892 INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, October 11 — If you are a BLET member, retiree, spouse or dependent, and entitled to Medicare Part A and/or enrolled in Medicare Part B, you are eligible for the TEAMStar Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program…
http://www.ble-t.org/pr/news/newsflash.asp?id=5885 INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, September 19 — The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) is taking a stand against a rail industry effort to nearly double the distance freight trains can travel between mandatory air brake inspections. “Reducing the frequency…
On the former Santa Fe property, we have a unique agreement that was intended to encourage BNSF to adequately staff our extra boards. Now, the Carrier continues to rely on using demoted engineers when extra boards are exhausted while refusing…