TE&Y Quality of Life Pulse Survey Results
More than half of the 14,500+ invited participants responded to the recent TE&Y pulse survey, providing invaluable feedback through 13,775 comments. The survey, open July 13-27, provided an opportunity for Transportation’s Train, Engine & Yard (TE&Y) team...
Railroads Get Off Track in Obsessing About Profit Margins
The companies have angered customers and alienated workers while leaving little room for growth. Follow Link for Whole Story. https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-08-03/railroads-like-union-pacific-and-bsnf-get-off-track-in-focusing-on-margins
FYI: From: Andrew Steinkamp. Subject: Geneva Sub Curfew Reminder
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 approaching a...
House bill seeks to allow some online training of new railroad hires
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
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 engineers and...
BLET DIVISION 683
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD NORTHERN REGION GCA
16518 Borio Drive
Crest Hill, IL 60403
Phone: 815-557-6886
Email: blet683.2vlc@live.comRepresenting Union Pacific Engineers & Trainmen in the Chicagoland area.
