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…

http://www.ble-t.org/pr/news/newsflash.asp?id=5884 INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, September 16 — Open enrollment for the Health Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA) 2017 benefit year runs from October 1 through October 31, 2016. Members must enroll in the Health FSA every year — FSA enrollment is…