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Railroads Get Off Track in Obsessing About Profit Margins

by Cesar Damian | Aug 9, 2022 | Uncategorized

The companies have angered customers and alienated workers while leaving little room for growth. Follow Link for Whole Story....

FYI: From: Andrew Steinkamp. Subject: Geneva Sub Curfew Reminder

by Cesar Damian | Aug 4, 2022 | Uncategorized

As a reminder as we continue to work through this process with the tie gang the following rule around passenger on and off boarding. UPRR – General Code of Operating Rules 6.30 – Receiving or Discharging Passengers A. Passenger Crew Responsibilities When...

House bill seeks to allow some online training of new railroad hires

by Cesar Damian | Aug 4, 2022 | Uncategorized

AUGUST 4, 2022 | Headlines, Legislation, PSR, Railroad Safety (Source: Trains Magazine, August 3, 2022) An Ohio congressman has introduced a bill which would allow trainees for railroad jobs to complete some aspects of their training online. Full story: Trains...

Fifth National Convention to convene in October

by Cesar Damian | Aug 4, 2022 | Uncategorized

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen’s Fifth National Convention will be held at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, from October 10-13, 2022. Approximately 475 delegates will represent more than 33,000 active locomotive...

BLET, SMART-TD presidents update members following PEB 250

by Cesar Damian | Aug 1, 2022 | Uncategorized

Brothers and Sisters of our unions: Presidential Emergency Board (“PEB” or “the Board”) 250 conducted hearings in Washington, D.C. this past week, concluding on July 28th. We both were honored to represent our unions and, by extension, the memberships of the dozen...
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