(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 earned promotion to locomotive engineer for Conrail on September 9, 1987, at Oak Point, N.Y. Vice President Louis first joined the Brotherhood as a member of Division 752 in 1987. On Tuesday, January 25, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) prohibiting both BLET and SMART-TD from authorizing, encouraging, permitting, calling, or otherwise engaging in any strikes . He was elected by acclamation to the General Chairmans position on May 8, 2012, and again in 2016. Brother Wallace began his railroad career as a carman with Norfolk Southern in 1993 and transferred to the craft of conductor in 1996. I have been assigned to several locations throughout my 24 years of service, including Galesburg IL, Chicago, Peoria, West Quincy, Creston, IA, Lacrosse, WI, New Orleans, and Lafayette, LA. National Legislative Office The video was played prior to each morning's session during the Fifth National Convention, October 10-14, 2022. In addition, he has attended each of the LM-2 Secretary-Treasurer workshops offered by the BLET Education and Training Department from 2006 to the present. I was hired on as an assistant signalman with CSX Transportation in May of 1990, before being granted a signalman position on a maintenance team in Tampa, FL. The BLET is a member of the Rail Conference Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamster and represents approximately 57,000 active and retired members nationwide. He transferred to engine service on May 11, 1994, with Zone 100 seniority as a trainman and became an FIT in June of 1994. It was the best job in the area with the best benefits. In 2006, he served on the Eastern Steering Committee at the BLETs First National Convention in Las Vegas. Brother Semenek said that he looks forward to the challenges that come with the National Vice Presidents position and will always keep his BLET Brothers and Sisters best interests first and foremost in his thoughts and actions. In 2009, Brother Lyons was nominated and elected to the GCAs Second Vice General Chairman office, a full-time position that required him to relocate to Florida. His mother Leona, a union baker, taught Jim the values of unionism. Brother Best was appointed by National President Dennis R. Pierce to serve as a Member of the Credentials Committee at the 2010 Convention, as the Chairman of the Credentials Committee at the 2014 Convention, and as a Member of the Bylaws Committee at the 2018 and 2022 Conventions. President Halls railroad career began in 1995 when he hired out with the former Southern Pacific Railroad (now Union Pacific) in El Paso, Texas. Brother Lyons has served the National Division in various capacities. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to protect members private information in a manner that exceeds industry standards. President Hall is a proud member of BLET Division 28 in Tucson, having joined the Brotherhood effective July 1, 1999. Arbitration Pursuant to National Division Rules Section 20(g) of the BLET Bylaws, the list of delegates to the upcoming National Convention was published in the Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen News In 2001, Vice President Louis was elected Second Alternate to the former BLE Board of Appeals. Brother Driscoll has also served as Secretary-Treasurer of the BLETs former Eastern Meeting Union Association (EUMA) and currently serves a trustee of the National General Chairman Association. . The Denver regional meeting will be held at the Hilton Denver City Center and the Baltimore regional will be held at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road Short Line In 2008, he was elected to the position of 4th Vice General Chairman for UP-CR GCA and was elevated to 3rd Vice General Chairman in 2011 with the retirement of General Chairman Rightnowar. In 2012, Brother Bagby began serving in the position of Administrative Assistant at the request of General Chairman Rhodes which he continues to hold. Immediately prior to his 2018 election, Vice President Holdcraft served the BLET as General Chairman of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (former AT&SF) General Committee of Adjustment (BNSF-ATSF GCA), representing nearly 3,150 members from 35 different BLET Divisions. Immediately prior to his election, Brother Lyons served as a National Division Trustee. Vice President Fannon was a member of the National Divisions Bylaws Committee at the Third National Convention in 2014, and served as its Chairman at the Fourth National Convention in 2018 and Fifth National Convention in 2022. will convene in Las Vegas, Nevada, from October 10-13, 2022. His term of office became effective January 1, 2023. Record & Compliance In 2006, he again served as a Delegate representing Division 421 at the BLETs First National Convention in 2006. Daily Headlines Vice President Louis transferred his BLET membership once again in 1998 and became a member of Division 421 in Buffalo, NY. Posted on January 11, 2023 January 11, 2023. . It was the union's first nationwide . (Source: Associated Press, February 15, 2023) Residents of the Ohio village upended by a freight train derailment packed a school gym to seek answers about whether they were safe from toxic chemicals that spilled or were burned off. Vice President Gibbons comes from a long line of railroaders in his family. Short Term Disability Section 1. Upcoming Events 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road In compliance with the ND Bylaws, the Fifth National Convention of the BLET will convene in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 10-13, 2022. Brother Verna began serving as VP&NLR on November 5, 2020. Vice President Holdcraft began his railroad career on June 1, 1977, when he hired out as a trainman with the Santa Fe Railroad in Galveston, Texas. He was most recently reelected by acclamation to his third term of office at the BLETs Fifth National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 12, 2022. He has served as Division 498s Delegate to the BLET National Convention in 2001, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022. Brother Crow and his brother, Randall J. I enjoy hobbies such as scuba diving, traveling, motorcycles, fishing, and golf. Some of his earliest memories are traveling with his father to GCA meetings in Denison, Texas and National Conventions in Cleveland, Ohio. Education & Training Health & Welfare Daily Headlines Before his railroad career, Brother Wallace attended the University of North Carolina at Asheville, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. He is a Union Pacific locomotive engineer and a member of BLET Division 404 (Chicago, Ill.). Supply, Retirement Already registered? INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, April 18 As all Local Divisions, General Committees and State Legislative Boards were advised on January 4, 2022, the BLETs Fifth National Convention Memorial Page BLET Auxiliary 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. I was a yardmaster in South Oakland, MTO in Stockton, CA, and a Senior MTO in Roseville, CA. He was then elected Secretary-Treasurer in 2004, a position he was reelected to in 2007, and also began service as Alternate General Chairman prior to becoming General Chairman in 2009. The convention featured a full slate of presentations and special guests, including sessions led by a series of esteemed special guests, including: LECMPA would like to congratulate BLET on another successful convention and continues to stand in solidarity with union brothers and sisters across North America. Brother Verna also began serving as Chairman of the Arizona State Legislative Board in 2008, a position he was reelected to in 2009. . 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. Meetings, training classes and other events will be scheduled throughout the remainder of the week and will include a closing dinner on Thursday night. "Increased participation starts with all of the people in this room. Brother Wallace participated in negotiations that resulted in the 2015 on-property agreement with Norfolk Southern, the current agreement with Portland & Western, the current agreement with the Pacific Harbor Lines, and the 2015 National Agreement. 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. The convention was kicked off by the Report of the National President, delivered by BLET National President Dennis R. Pierce during the morning session of the BLET's Fifth National Convention on October 10. Affiliates & Links He has twice been elected as his GCAs delegate to the IBT International conventions in 2011 and 2016. Vice President Semenek was elected to the office of General Chairman at the quadrennial meetings in 2011, and was subsequently reelected by acclamation in 2015 and 2019. Scholarship Directory At CSXT, the General Chairmen secured an Award that overturned CSXTs practice of requiring Locomotive Engineers to transport themselves in carrier vehicles. 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. Be proud that you belong to the oldest labor Union in America, and be . He was elected in 2004 as UP-Central Region GCA Alternate Secretary/Treasurer. Becoming a Member Tag: National Agreement. shall be not earlier than the first Monday in May or later than the first Monday in November.. As we end 2022, the National BLET Auxiliary officers wish you all a happy holiday season and a bright and hopeful New Year, The visitors section provides an online pre-registration form for non-delegates who plan to attend the Fifth National Convention and observe the proceedings. Newsletters In 2001, he was elected to the Local Committee of Adjustment for Division 421, and was elected to serve as Local Chairman in 2004 and again in 2007. In his role as Director of Regulatory Affairs, Verna represented the BLET on numerous rail safety and human factors endeavors, such as the Rail Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC) of the Federal Railroad Administration. I worked in the Illinois/Chicago Divisions then transferred to the Gulf/Red River Division. In 2007, Vice President Semenek was elected to the office of 1st Vice General Chairman for the CP Rail System/U.S. BLET Members Get Instant Access to your Member Data Register for Website Member Area Here , 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road From 2013-2022, Brother Lyons served the Brotherhood as General Chairman of the CSXT-Northern Lines General Committee of Adjustment (GCA), which represents nearly 3,000 active and retired members. INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, October 28 Ballots will be mailed Monday, October 31, to approximately 24,000 BLET members and voting will begin on November 1 regarding the tentative national agreement. COVID-19; Important Phone Numbers; Subscribe by email; Operation Stop; HI-VIZ. Approximately 475 delegates will represent nearly 34,000 active locomotive engineers and trainmen throughout the United States. Railroads face a traffic backlog and operatorNorfolk Southern February 16, 2023 | Commuter Rail, Contract Negotiations, Headlines. Near the end of Day 3 of the BLET's Fifth National Convention, delegates completed consideration and debate regarding the Bylaws Committee report. Brother Lyons also served as a Vice Chairman of the BLETs National General Chairmens Association. He first began serving the GCA in 1997 when he was elected to the Alternate Secretary-Treasurer position. FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240, National Division Vincent G. Verna is Vice President and National Legislative Representative (VP&NLR) of the 57,000-member Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), a Division of the Rail Conference, International Brotherhood of Teamsters. He has also served on the Rail Safety Advisory Committees (RSAC) Inward/Outward-Facing Recording Device Working Group. important duties. Crow, both hired out on the Union Pacific on the same day in 1996. He is assigned as Vice President to the current National Wage Team. Merchandise Advance registration for visitors is strongly encouraged as visitors will be required to display a name badge when they are in the convention visitor seating area. He has served as Vice Local Chairman, Local Chairman, 4th Vice General Chairman, 3rd Vice General Chairman, 2nd Vice General Chairman, General Chairman, Ninth Alternate Vice President, First Alternate Vice President, and National Division Trustee. BLET Auxiliary FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240, National Division He began serving the GCA in 2012 when he was elected to the office of 1st Vice General Chairman. National Division; Safety Third. A separate section of the BLET convention website focuses on the Auxiliarys Convention, and similarly includes links for hotel room and airport ground transportation reservations. The 4th National Convention of the BLET Auxiliary is scheduled to be held October 10-13, 2022, in conjunction with the BLET's 5th National Convention, at Bally's Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. This website contains only a general description of coverages and is not a statement of contract. BLET National President Dennis R. Pierce called the meeting to order. As we move forward, I am asking you to stay involved in your Union. Vice PresidentNational Legislative Representative. The convention will begin on Monday, October 10 and will be held at Bally's Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, 3645 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109. by Cesar Damian | Apr 19, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 comments. Supply, Retirement Like my father and grandfather, I made the wise decision to purchase job insurance. Gain instant access to your member data and update your home mailing address, email and other personal contact information. While serving as a Local Chairman, Brother Crow participated in the successful negotiation of a New York Dock Implementing Agreement from 2007-2010. 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. He also prepared the unions responses to various agencies proposals for rulemakings and proposed rules, and prepared responses to petitions for waiver from compliance with FRA regulations. Hall, the vice-chairman of . Brother Wallace also was elected as Ninth Alternate Vice President at the 2001 Convention and First Alternate Vice President in 2014. Auxiliary National Convention, October 10 - 13, 2022, Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Record & Compliance Scholarship Directory Affiliates & Links BLET members ratified that agreement by a 5-to-1 ratio on June 13, 2022. During college, I landed summer employment with the railroad. Delegates will also hear reports from various BLET officers. Immediately prior to his election to National Vice President, Brother Best served the BLET for nine years as General Chairman of the CSXT Eastern Lines General Committee of Adjustment (GCA), which represents about 1,200 active members. February 15, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. As a young girl, she would toss loaves of bread to striking autoworkers in Flint, Michigan, at the risk of being chased by management guards. In 2005, he was elected as the Alternate Secretary-Treasurer of the Amtrak General Committee of Adjustment and ascended to the GCA Secretary-Treasurer position in November 2007. Delegate registration for the BLET's Fifth National Convention will take place on Sunday, October 9, 2022. 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). Phone: 800.514.0010 He was a member of BLE Division 8 in Slater until 1993, when he moved to Kansas City, Mo. 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