Departments He was reelected Local Chairman in 2009. Vice President Fannon began his railroad career on July 5, 1988 in Norton, Va. (Norfolk Southern) as a brakeman. Online Services LAS VEGAS, October 19 Delegates on October 13 heard farewell addresses from retiring National Division officers Lee Pruitt and Mike Priester as the Fifth National Convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) came to a close. They will be charged with evaluating and voting on changes to the Brotherhoods Bylaws. (NS), Hoboken, N.J. (NJ Transit), Baltimore, Md. The BLET Auxiliary will hold its Fourth National Auxiliary Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 10-12, 2022. Brother Estes is an Amtrak locomotive engineer who spent most of his career working the Cascades service between Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. Vice President Fannon began service to the BLET when he was elected in 2009 as Local Chairman of Division 37. 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. Arbitration He became a BLET Division 98 officer in 1991, a general chairperson in 2001 and a national officer in 2008. Merchandise Immediately prior to his elevation to the Advisory Board, Gibbons served as General Chairman of the BLETs Burlington Northern Frisco (former SL-SF)/MNA General Committee of Adjustment, a position he held for 12 years. BLET's change from delegate elections in convention to rank and file elections of National Division Officers was . He was elected by acclamation to serve as Trustee and also Fourth Alternate Vice President at the BLETs Fifth National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 5, 2022. Brother Wallace was elected by acclamation as National Division Trustee at the BLET's Third National Convention in 2014, and he will fill the office of National Vice President Cole Davis, who is retiring. Brother Bagby has been instrumental in other negotiations and settlements that have benefitted BLET members, including Vacation Agreement Settlement negotiations, a New Standing Bid Agreement, Rules Exam Arbitration, a new Field Vision Test agreement, and a Voluntary Rest-Reset agreement. Vice President Holdcraft is a dedicated union leader who has served the Brotherhood in numerous elected offices over the years. Updates and related information will be available on the BLETs National Convention website, https://bletconvention.org. 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. He was then elected Chairman of the WGCA in 2012. History by Cesar Damian | Apr 19, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 comments. My assignments have included: Maintenance of Way, Brakeman, Conductor, Engineer, Agent, Dispatcher, Sales Manager, and Vice President of Marketing. BLET Members Get Instant Access to your Member Data Register for Website Member Area Here , 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road In 2010, he was elected by acclamation to serve as Fifth Alternate National Vice President at the BLETs Second National Convention. At CSXT, the General Chairmen secured an Award that overturned CSXTs practice of requiring Locomotive Engineers to transport themselves in carrier vehicles. 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. 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. Brother Bagby began his railroad carrier on April 15, 1993, as a maintenance of way trackman between Kansas City and St. Louis during the worst flooding in Missouri history. He was elected by acclamation to his first term at the BLETs Fifth National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 12, 2022. He has been an active union member since Day 1, and has served on Division 28s Local Committee of Adjustment for 12 years. More than 370 members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen and their families convened in Denver, Colorado, on the morning of June 14 for opening ceremonies of the BLET's first regional meeting of 2022. Each year thousands of special education teachers, administrators, related service providers, community partners, and families of students with disabilities . Brother Patrick Driscoll joined the BLET in 1994 as a Conrail locomotive engineer. He was elected by acclamation to his second full term of office on October 3, 2018, at the BLETs Fourth National Convention in Las Vegas. His grandfather was the Superintendent on the Chicago and Alton Railroad in Slater for many years. Convention delegates are elected by local BLET Division members. His great grandfather, Joseph, worked for 60 years on the Pennsylvania and the Wheeling & Lake Erie railroads. BLET Auxiliary Short Term Disability Scholarship Directory Some of his earliest memories are traveling with his father to GCA meetings in Denison, Texas and National Conventions in Cleveland, Ohio. Phone: 800.514.0010 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. June 26-30, 2023. Edward A. He was elected by acclamation to the office of National Vice President at the BLET's Fifth National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 12, 2022. History Vice President Gibbons also was the Host Chairman of the 2003 Southwestern Convention Meeting in Branson, Missouri. 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. Health & Welfare 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. Like my father and grandfather, I made the wise decision to purchase job insurance. 4 at the BLETs Fourth National Convention in 2018. Record & Compliance He also holds a degree in Labor Studies. I was employed by UPS for 38 years, serving as a package car driver and feeder truck driver from St. Louis to Earth City, MO. Brother Verna is proud to be a third generation railroader. Vice President Fannon has served the Brotherhood on the Safety Task Force since his appointment as an investigator on November 12, 2012. His grandfather, Fredrick, worked as a conductor. February 15, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The video features images of BLET members, railroad photography and videos (some provided by BLET members), as well as military and patriotic themes throughout. I do what I do because I enjoy the travel, and the most rewarding part of this job is being able to call our members when their claim has been approved. 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 BLET's Fifth National Convention will convene at the Bally's Las Vegas Hotel and Casino from Monday, October 10 . Finally, while serving as a National Division Trustee, Brother Estes was responsible for auditing the books of the National Division on a monthly basis. While serving as General Chairman Brother Semenek was elected by his fellow General Chairmen to lead the Western General Chairmens Association in May of 2019. 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. William P. Lyons is a National Vice President of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), a Division of the Rail Conference, International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Section 1. He was nominated to office at the BLETs Fifth National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 12, 2022, and he was subsequently elected by acclamation to the unions highest office in an election that was certified on December 19, 2022. Approximately 475 delegates will represent nearly 34,000 active locomotive engineers and trainmen throughout the United States. He successfully negotiated the agreement for the W&LE for both locomotive engineers as well as the trainmen crafts in 2019. This included a Safety Summit Agreement/Alternative Handling Program in an attempt to change the safety culture and the punitive discipline agenda on BNSF. During his tenure as General Chairman, Vice President Semenek negotiated contracts with Metra (the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation, or NIRCRC), the Indiana Southern Railroad, and the Canadian Pacific-U.S. Railway on both the Soo Line and Dakota Minnesota &Eastern Railroad. His father, Arthur, was a conductor with the New York Central from 1940 to 1968. His Father, Larry, worked 39 years as an engineer on the MKT and Union Pacific Railroad and served as Local Chairman for BLET Division 556 (1st District) from 1976-1989. Also, his great uncle was a conductor for the Penn Central and the Southern Pacific. He has served as Division 498s Delegate to the BLET National Convention in 2001, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022. Education & Training L. Randy Fannon is National Vice President of the 57,000-member Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), a Division of the Rail Conference, International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The cost of the Dinner/Dance is $50.00 per person. Additional key elements of the website include a tentative agenda for both the BLET Convention and the BLET Auxiliary Convention, as well as maps of the hotel and the convention area. 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 (216) 241-2630Fax: (216) 241-6516 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) is a Division of the Rail Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT). He transferred to Division 659 and soon became actively involved in serving the membership. All members are encouraged to attend one or both of these regional meetings in 2022. Sign up to receive BLET news alerts, updates and to get informed on actions you can take to support union causes. Corrections coming. He also recently led negotiations for another on-property agreement with Bombardier Transportation Services for his members working in MARC commuter rail service. Throughout my 20 years with LECMPA, Ive loved going above and beyond to help people. 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 is a first-generation railroader, but he began a trend for others in his family. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) is a Division of the Rail Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT). Auxiliary delegates will elect National Officers and consider important resolutions. 2022 71st Conference on Exceptional Children November 2 - 4, 2022 Koury Convention Center, Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons. 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. Newsletters National Secretary-TreasurerDepartment Head BLET Education and Training Department. Becoming a Member Approximately 475 delegates will represent nearly 33,000 active locomotive engineers and trainmen throughout the United States. He was a delegate to the BLETs Second National Convention in 2010 and a BLET delegate to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters International Convention in 2016 and 2021. The goal is to expedite the registration process by providing as much information as possible in advance of the convention, and to serve as a one-stop information source for convention-related news, photographs and videos. Click the link below to access the member area. (NS), Crozet, Va. (Amtrak), Draffin, Ky. (CSXT), and Hyndman, Pa. (CSXT). Newsletters _____ Sereena Hogan, National President . Gary D. Best is a National Vice President of the 57,000-member Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), a Division of the Rail Conference, International Brotherhood of Teamsters. A fourth-generation railroader, Vice President Louis is proud of his strong union background. Becoming a Member Auxiliary National Convention, October 10 - 13, 2022, Las Vegas, Nevada. From 2002-2008, he served as Local Chairman of Division 776. 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. Education & Training Vice President Best was first elected to serve the CSXT Eastern Lines GCA in 2008 when he was elected 1st Vice General Chairman, a position he was reelected to in 2012. Per the BLET Bylaws, Brother Verna was elevated to office having been elected by acclamation to the office of First Alternate VP&NLR at the BLETs Fourth National Convention in Las Vegas on October 4, 2018. Education & Training Our Association was proud to attend the BLET Fifth National Convention, which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Daily Headlines He was twice elected Treasurer of the New York State Legislative Board in 2004. I am a 4th generation railroader, and becoming a railroader myself seemed like the natural decision it was all I knew. trainmen throughout the United States. His report focused on the Tentative National Freight Agreement and a call for unity now and in the days to come. 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. Some BLET senior officers even advocated that where two crew members are required, the second be a BLET represented "assistant engineer" rather than a SMART-TD represented conductor. He served as the Southeast Caucus Chairman at the National Convention in 2006 and served as Chairman of the Southeastern General Chairmans Association from 2012-2018. As a BLET Member, you have access to a wide variety of valuable benefits, including consumer discounts, insurance programs, scholarships, training programs and more. The union which represents more than 57,000 U.S. rail employees reports 99.5% of its members voted to authorize a strike if such an action becomes legal and "necessary to secure a contract worthy of their consideration," BLET National President Dennis Pierce said in a statement issued Tuesday. BLET Fifth National Convention concludes. 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. National Legislative Office Auxiliary delegates Be proud that you belong to the oldest labor Union in America, and be . He also helped secure an Award that overturned CSXTs requirement that Locomotive Engineers dismount their equipment to inspect passing trains. 7061 East Pleasant Valley Road From 2008-2011, he served as Vice General Chairman of the BLETs BNSF-ATSF GCA. He was also reelected by acclamation in 2020. Most recently, he negotiated a contract that provided general wage increases of 24.75% (27% compounded) to the members of the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad (DM&E). He was elected by acclamation to his first term at the BLETs Third National Convention in 2014. All coverages and limits are subject to the terms, definitions, exclusions and conditions in the policy. 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. His mother Leona, a union baker, taught Jim the values of unionism. Union Plus, BLET News FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240, National Division As per our Constitution & By-Laws, Article IV (Representation). He is assigned as Vice President to the current National Wage Team. I went back to school in 1986, earning a BA in economics. Brother Gibbons railroad career began in 1972 on the former Illinois Central Gulf in Slater, Mo. 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. Vice President Fannon was elected Third Alternate National Vice President at the BLETs Fourth National Convention in 2018. Delegate Login. He has served as a delegate to the BLET National Conventions in 2001, 2006, 2010, and 2014, serving on the Credentials Committee in 2001. Vice President and National Legislative Representative Verna holds a Bachelors Degree in History from California State University at San Bernardino (1994) and a Masters Degree in Legal and Ethical Studies from The University of Baltimore (2003). 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. Its about making sure that they have peace of mind knowing that they will be taken care of if something were to happen. (216) 241-2630Fax: (216) 241-6516 Departments He represented Division 659 on the New York State Legislative Board from 1989 through 1997, and then represented Division 421 in that same capacity for several years. Brother Driscoll is a third generation railroader, following in the footsteps of his grandfather who served as a clerk on the New York Central and his father who was an Assistant Superintendent at Conrail. 25(a) of the BLET Bylaws states: The convention of the ND shall be held quadrennially, the date and place to be designated by the Advisory Board. Throughout his union career, Brother Crow has been an active and involved leader. In 2004, Brother Lyons became Division 34s first-ever Local Chairman for trainmen after the BLE merged with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. 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. He was elected Local Chairman and Secretary-Treasurer of Division 659 in 1989, positions he held continuously until 1997, when he transferred to Division 382. Safety Task Force BLET Auxiliary 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. 4000 Town CenterSuite 1250Southfield, MI 48075-1407 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. Myrtle Beach, S.C. August 14-18, 2023. The GCA represents members on the Soo Line Railroad, Metra North (NIRCRC), ISRR and the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad (DM&E). 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. Brother Bagby is a second-generation railroader and is proud of his strong union heritage. 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. Fax: 877.633.1910. Ballots are due on November 20 by 11:59 p.m. February 16, 2023 | Derailment, East Palestine-NS, Headlines, NS. 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. BLET's change from delegate elections in convention to rank and file elections of National Division Officers was . I served as a union shop steward for 25 years. Hall is National President of the 57,000-member Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), a Division of the Rail Conference, International Brotherhood of Teamsters. In 2014, Brother Holdcraft was elected Seventh Alternate Vice President at the BLETs Third National Convention in Las Vegas. Brother Wallace began his service to the union immediately after joining Division 267. Registration information will be available online at the BLET National Divisions regional meeting website (http://bletregionals.org). Their report was accepted without debate. National Division Rules, Sec. Short Line Registering on the member area is private. Education & Training Supply, Retirement INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, August 3 The BLET National Division has launched a new website https://bletconvention.org to provide key information to delegates, vendors and guests attending the union's Fifth National Convention, which will be held October 10-13, 2022. Wishing each and every one of you a very happy holiday season, and all the best for the new year! shall be not earlier than the first Monday in May or later than the first Monday in November.. He represented the BLET as party spokesman on several high profile investigations alongside the NTSB, including accidents at Petal, Miss. Election Rules & Forms, Organizing The Fourth National BLET Convention is scheduled to be held September 30 - October 5, 2018, at the Rio Hotel & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Independence, Ohio 44131 The BLETs national conventions are held quadrennially, or once every four years. The new website has numerous sections containing news and other information for delegates, visitors and vendors. During his tenure in the BLET he was instrumental in negotiating the $11 million settlement between the UP-CR GCA and the Union Pacific Railroad for claims filed regarding guaranteed extra board regulation and drop turns violations. 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. My wife Donna and I have four sons, Jeremy, Sean, Cody, and Jerry. He served as Local Chairman of Division 382 from 2000 to 2015. Vice President Best served as Local Chairman of Division 498 from 2001 until 2013. National Legislative Office Updates and related information will be available on the BLET's National . The National Mediation Board (NMB) on June 14 set in motion a 90-day-maximum time clock toward a national railroad shutdown. (Source: www.nj.com, February 15, 2023) Locomotive engineers are upset with a salary offer from NJ Transit and may start voting with their feet, either by taking jobs with other commuter railroads that pay more, or going on strike, union leaders said. . He earned promotion to locomotive engineer in 1997 and joined BLET Division 60 on October 1, 1997. The convention will begin on Monday, October 10 and will be held at He also negotiated the agreement between the BLET and the L&IRC in 2019 representing both engineer and trainmen crafts. Delegate registration for the BLET's Fifth National Convention will take place on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Pursuant to the BLET Bylaws, the Rules for the 2022 BLET National Division Officers in the Members Area of the BLET National Division website, https://members.ble-t.org. Brother Wallace also was elected as Ninth Alternate Vice President at the 2001 Convention and First Alternate Vice President in 2014. Payrates incorrect. Short Term Disability Affiliates & Links Union Plus, BLET News Immediately prior to his election to the office of National Secretary-Treasurer, Brother Estes had served two consecutive four-year terms as a National Division Trustee, winning election by acclamation at the BLETs Third National Convention 2014 and at the Fourth National Convention in 2018. 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