He was elected by acclamation to his first term at the BLETs Third National Convention on October 1, 2014. Education & Training Scholarship Directory Vice President Louis also serves as Head of the BLETs Passenger Department, the BLETs Education and Training Department, and the BLETs Department of Internal Organizing, Mobilizing and Strategic Planning. BNSF was hiring after my time in the Army ended. Vice President Fannon was elected Third Alternate National Vice President at the BLETs Fourth National Convention in 2018. Union Plus, BLET News In 1997, he was elected Local Chairman of the Division and was reelected by acclamation continuously to the position until 2010. In June of 1993, he was promoted locomotive engineer working in the Soo Line yard in Bensenville, Illinois. Brother Verna began working full time for the BLET National Division on August 1, 2011, when he was appointed to the position of Director of Regulatory Affairs by BLET National President Dennis R. Pierce. (Source: Bloomberg, February 15, 2023) Nearly two weeks after a train carrying carcinogenic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, the extent of the damage to the nearby community is still unclear. He was elected by acclamation to the office of First Alternate VP&NLR at the BLETs Third National Convention in Las Vegas on October 1, 2014. National Secretary-TreasurerDepartment Head BLET Education and Training Department. He was elected BNSF-ATSF General Chairman in 2012, and was reelected by acclamation in 2014 and 2018. FYI FYI: BLE&T 2022 Fith National Convention. October 28, 2022. He has held continuous membership in BLET Division 404 since June 1, 1999. At CSXT, the General Chairmen secured an Award that overturned CSXTs practice of requiring Locomotive Engineers to transport themselves in carrier vehicles. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road My free time is mostly spent following my daughter from softball field to softball field as she tries to earn her college scholarship. Once completed, print and sign the application and forward to your BLET Division Secretary-Treasurer for processing. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, the founding member of the Teamsters Rail Conference, conducted the ballot count for the 2022 Election of BLET National Division Officers on Monday, December 12, 2022. He was elected by acclamation to the office of National Vice President at the BLETs Fifth National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 12, 2022. The video was played prior to each morning's session during the Fifth National Convention, October 10-14, 2022. 2022 71st Conference on Exceptional Children November 2 - 4, 2022 Koury Convention Center, Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons. Posted on January 11, 2023 January 11, 2023. . Union Plus, BLET News He was elected by acclamation to the unions second-highest office at the unions Fifth National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 12, 2022. Delegate registration for the BLET's Fifth National Convention will take place on Sunday, October 9, 2022. (Source: Progressive Railroading, February 15, 2023) TheFederal Railroad Administrationyesterday announced an additional $2.2 billion in funding is being made available for theFederal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program. He was reelected by acclamation at the BLETs Fifth National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 12, 20222, having won election to his first term by acclamation at the BLETs Fourth National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 3, 2018. My wife Donna and I have four sons, Jeremy, Sean, Cody, and Jerry. Vice President Louis has been active in the BLE/BLETs Eastern Union Meeting Association (EUMA), serving as Arrangements Chairman in 2004, and then as Vice Chairman of the EUMA Standing Committee from 2005 to 2014. His mother Janie was very active in the Grand International Auxiliary (GIA), serving as a national officer, and also served as Executive Secretary of the NS-Southern Lines GCA for many years. I was a yardmaster in South Oakland, MTO in Stockton, CA, and a Senior MTO in Roseville, CA. Brother Hall was elected on a platform of membership involvement, and looks forward to engaging and energizing BLET members in his new role as National President. Public Relations Departments shall be not earlier than the first Monday in May or later than the first Monday in November.. And, beginning in 2013, Vice President Louis began serving as a member of the Rail Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC) as a member of the BLETs Crew Fatigue, Risk Management and Two-Person Crew Working Groups. Brother Verna is proud to be a third generation railroader. Short Term Disability Memorial Page Ive been in Stockton, CA since I returned to train service and I am the Vice Local Chairman for Division 283 out of Oakland. The Fifth National Convention Dinner/Dance will be held Wednesday, October 12 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. BLET 5th National Convention Information can be found at BLETCONVENTION.ORG Railroad Retirement Board seminars can be found at RRB.GOV 2021 - October 29 - The Office of the Labor Member is pleased to announce that our Pre-Retirement Seminar presentation is now available to view online. Other key negotiations he was involved in include the 2004-2006 Alternative Forms of Compensation, 2008-2010 RSIA issues, 2010-2012 UP On-Property, 2009 BLET vs Union Pacific Railroad argued before the United States Supreme Court (docket 08-604) case which resulted in a 9-0 ruling in favor of the BLET. Online Services Registering on the member area is private. Election Rules & Forms, Organizing He was a member of BLE Division 8 in Slater until 1993, when he moved to Kansas City, Mo. But residents had many questions (Source: CNN, February 16, 2023) Nearly two weeks after aNorfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailedin the eastern Ohio village of East Palestine and sparked a massive dayslong blaze, residents packed a high school gym Wednesday for a meeting with (Source: CBS News, February 15, 2023) When Norfolk Southern train 32Nderailed in Ohioearlier this month, it was not the first time it had experienced problems on the route. Vice President Fannon served Division 37 as a delegate during National Conventions in 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022. Hall, who is running as an individual against sitting President Dennis Pierce and his United Slate. Brother Bagby is a second-generation railroader and is proud of his strong union heritage. His report focused on the Tentative National Freight Agreement and a call for unity now and in the days to come. Brother Lyons also served as a Vice Chairman of the BLETs National General Chairmens Association. As for SMART-TD, its predecessor UTU signed a national agreement embracing, for use in switch yards, job-saving remote-control technology that cost thousands . Convention delegates are elected by local BLET Division members. Then, in May of 1998, I was hired onto the Chessie and spent the next 23 years working the road in engine service and serving as a union officer. Scholarship Directory He was then elected Chairman of the WGCA in 2012. Phone: 800.514.0010 Additional information coming soon. Approximately 475 delegates will represent more than 33,000 active locomotive engineers and He also served as a member of the National Divisions Arrangements Committee during the 2010 and 2014 conventions. the delegates in session as part of the convention proceedings. At the time of his election in 2018, Vice President Wallace was serving as a National Division Trustee and as General Chairman of the Norfolk Southern-Southern Lines General Committee of Adjustment (GCA), which at the time represented 43 Divisions with over 3,000 members. He also negotiated the agreement between the BLET and the L&IRC in 2019 representing both engineer and trainmen crafts. Election Rules & Forms, Organizing He was twice elected Treasurer of the New York State Legislative Board in 2004. Vice President Fannon has served the National Division as Assistant Coordinator of the Safety Task Force. National Legislative Office Our Association was proud to attend the BLET Fifth National Convention, which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Health & Welfare He was elevated to the General Chairmans office in September of 2013 following the retirement of his mentor and predecessor, Brother Tony Smith, and was reelected by acclamation at quadrennial meetings in 2016 and 2020. LECMPA Attends BMWED Unified System Divisions Quadrennial Meeting; Announces 2022 Scholarships, LECMPA Announces New Leadership Promotions, International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President Sean OBrien, Dina Titus, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and its Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials, Amit Bose, the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), John Bragg, Labor Member of the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, Greg Regan, President of the AFL-CIOs Transportation Trades Department, Kat Bisbikis National President of the BLET Auxiliary, Lyndon Isaak, President of Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC). In 2011, Brother Louis served as Eastern Representative on the National Wage/Rule Committee. In 2014, Brother Holdcraft was elected Seventh Alternate Vice President at the BLETs Third National Convention in Las Vegas. In 2010, Brother Crow was elected 2nd Vice Chairman of the UP-NR GCA. Education & Training Railroads face a traffic backlog and operatorNorfolk Southern February 16, 2023 | Commuter Rail, Contract Negotiations, Headlines. In 2001, Vice President Louis was elected Second Alternate to the former BLE Board of Appeals. In addition to the link allowing delegates, visitors and guest to make hotel and airport ground transportation reservations, the new website also contains weather information for the Las Vegas area. After its membership voted against a merger with the United Transportation Union (now SMART-TD), the then-BLE affiliated with the Teamsters in 2004, adding "Trainmen" to its name and immediately commencing a raid on UTU members. 2022 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, Retiring Vice Presidents Pruitt, Priester address delegates as Fifth National Convention adjourns, FRA Administrator Bose talks safety on Day 3 of BLETs Fifth National Convention, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh highlights Day 2 of BLETs Fifth National Convention, President Pierce addresses delegates at Fifth National Convention. Election Rules & Forms, Organizing History Brother Lyons began his railroad career when he hired out as a conductor for CSXT at Columbus, Ohio, on February 28, 2000. (the January-March 2022 issue). Milwaukee, Wisc. I started working for Union Pacificat at just 18 years old. My greatest reward is when a member calls to thank me because his claim was paid. National Convention. The BLETs Fifth National Convention will convene at the Ballys Las Vegas Hotel and Casino from Monday, October 10, 2022, through Thursday, October 13, 2022. In 2010 and again in 2014, Vice President Louis served as a member of the Arrangements Committee at the BLET Second National Convention and Third National Convention, respectively. Auxiliary delegates will elect national officers and consider important resolutions. R. E. Dick Crow is a National Division Trustee of the 57,000-member Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), a Division of the Rail Conference, International Brotherhood of Teamsters. James P. Louis is National Vice President of the 57,000-member Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, a Division of the Rail Conference, International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Accidental Death & Dismemberment He is assigned as Vice President to the current National Wage Team. He was elected by acclamation to serve as the BLETs top financial officer at the unions Fifth National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 12, 2022. He was elected by acclamation to the office of National Vice President at the BLETs Fifth National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 5, 2022. Delegate Login. His brother, Barry, is a Norfolk Southern engineer in Andover, Va. Barry served as delegate to the 2022 convention and nominated Brother Fannon to the office of National Vice President. Education & Training The Auxiliary National Convention is held in tandem with the BLET Convention at the same location. He also recently led negotiations for another on-property agreement with Bombardier Transportation Services for his members working in MARC commuter rail service. Ive been with LECMPA for 11 years. important duties. Brother Wallace began his railroad career as a carman with Norfolk Southern in 1993 and transferred to the craft of conductor in 1996. Affiliates & Links 7660 S. 162nd Street Omaha, NE 68136 (402) 330-6348 ~bunziegia@cox.net. Since joining the Brotherhood, in 1973 he has been elected to numerous offices over his 49+ year career, including Division President, Local Chairman, Legislative Representative, and First Vice General Chairman. Becoming a Member (216) 241-2630Fax: (216) 241-6516 Vice President Gibbons also was the Host Chairman of the 2003 Southwestern Convention Meeting in Branson, Missouri. Patrick T. Driscoll is National Division Trustee of the 57,500-member Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), a Division of the Rail Conference, International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Delegate registration begins on Sunday, October 9. Safety Task Force BLET Fifth National Convention concludes. The new website has numerous sections containing news and other information for delegates, visitors and vendors. Brother Lyons has served the National Division in various capacities. trainmen throughout the United States. Journals, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240, BLET calls on Congress to fix FMLA flaw that harms rail workers, Rail Labor joins Senators Sanders and Braun to demand paid sick leave, Save the date: 2023 BLET regional meetings, Major NS derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio, Norfolk Southern backs out of East Palestine town hall meeting, A week after evacuations lifted, East Palestine residents pack meeting to express doubts about safety, Excess weight and length caused train to break down in days before it derailed in Ohio, employees say, East Palestine derailment could bring cancer risk, millions in damage, NJ Transit engineers are ready to strike over their wages, BLET says, FRA adds $2.2 billion to intercity passenger rail grant funding, STB rejects Foster Farms emergency service order request, BLET President Hall statement on NTSBs preliminary report on the East Palestine derailment, BLET President Hall responds to rail safety recommendations proposed today by U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg, BLETs Springfield Terminal members to vote on implementing agreement, RRB announces Spring 2023 Pre-Retirement Seminars, BLET members ratify new contract with Illinois Railway, Ballots mailed in tentative BLET, CP Rail/SOO Line tentative agreement, Ballots mailed to BLET members in tentative DM&E, KCS implementing agreement, BLET Members Register for the Website Member Area. All Rights Reserved. He transferred to Division 659 and soon became actively involved in serving the membership. Safety Task Force Throughout his career, Brother Estes has directly participated in most aspects of both Local Division and General Committee of Adjustment membership representation, including time claims, discipline handling, Locomotive Engineer Review Board (LERB) submissions and contract negotiations. The Denver regional meeting will be held at the Hilton Denver City Center and the Baltimore regional will be held at the Hilton . Arbitration The arbitration will be a standard two-partisan . He joined BLET Division 34 in Columbus, Ohio, on September 1, 2003, and he immediately became an active and involved leader. 16801 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99037, USA. He was elected by acclamation to the office of National Division Trustee at the BLETs Third National Convention in Las Vegas on October 1, 2014. 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