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Documents available on this website are a partial representation of those comprising the Agreements in force between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, Western Region General Committee of Adjustment and the Union Pacific Railroad Company as governed by the Railway Labor Act. This information is provided solely for the guidance and usage of Engineers and Trainmen represented by the BLET, Western Region General Committee of Adjustment. All rights, including those of copy or duplication, are reserved for this group. Scanning and reproduction errors are unintentional.

These materials are not to be cited as the ultimate authority on any matter contained in or relating to the Agreements; that capacity is reserved to the National President of the BLET and the WRGCA General Chairman. Questions regarding interpretation or application of the Agreement should be reduced to writing and forwarded to this office through your Local Chairmen.

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BLET Newsletter

RRB announces Spring 2015 dates for informational conferences and new pre-retirement seminars

February 26, 2015
CLEVELAND, February 26 — The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has announced a schedule of dates for the agency’s spring ...
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Deal reached in West Coast dockworkers dispute

February 21, 2015
Elizabeth Weise and Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY 9:32 a.m. EST February 21, 2015 SAN FRANCISCO — Negotiators reached a tentative contract ...
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Right To Work battle may be coming to your state

February 19, 2015
CLEVELAND, February 19 — A perennial threat to organized labor and the American middle class is once again making an ...
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BLET President blasts CP for unsafe rail practices and threatening employees

February 15, 2015
CLEVELAND, February 15 — Dennis Pierce, National President of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen and President of the ...
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2015 BLET Scholarship Directory

February 13, 2015
CLEVELAND, February 13 — Each year, the BLET National Division compiles a list of scholarship opportunities available to the children ...
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West Coast ports mostly shut for 4 of next 5 days as longshore dispute drags on

February 12, 2015
West Coast port operators the Pacific Maritime Association said they won’t hire crews to load or unload ships Thursday, Saturday, ...
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Email Phishing Scam Directed Toward Anthem Members

February 8, 2015
Earlier this week Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield was involved in a cyber attack.  Attached is the press release that ...
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Response to UPRR regarding Short Crew Allowance

February 2, 2015
The following letter was sent by General Chairman Jim Dayton on Febuary 2, 2015 to Labor Relations regarding the ongoing ...
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BLET to conduct Local Chairman Workshop in March

January 28, 2015
CLEVELAND, January 28 — The BLET Education and Training Department will conduct a workshop for Local Chairmen from March 22-27, ...
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2014 BLET Bylaws available online

January 21, 2015
CLEVELAND, January 21 — An electronic copy of the 2014 edition of the BLET Bylaws, along with a 9-page matrix ...
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BLET Advisory Board installed

January 2, 2015
CLEVELAND, January 2 — On January 1, 2015, a new Advisory Board began its four-year term of office for the ...
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New trip rates effective January 1st 2015

December 28, 2014
New trip rates go into effect on January 1, 2015.  Click here to view the new rates. BLET WRGCA trip ...
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The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - UP Western Region GCA represents locomotive engineers working in the Western Region of the Union Pacific Railroad, which encompasses Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and portions of Nevada. We also represent members on the Portland & Western Railroad as well as the Portland Terminal Railroad.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Union Pacific Railroad, and the information contained within these web pages may not reflect the views or opinions of the Union Pacific Railroad.

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    Las Vegas, Nevada 89103

  • Phone: (702) 499-3409
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