News Archives 2006

     

 

 

   
  • 12-24-06 Letter from superintendent about QHKRV/MRVHK
  • 12-20-06 Information about Extraboard engineers called for Hostler jobs.
  • 12-19-06 UP conductor injured in freak accident
  • 12-13-06 BNSF sees opportunity for UP Seattle/ Memphis business
  • 12-13-06 Court to hear carriers' appeal of Family Leave decision
  • 12-06-06 ORHF Holiday Express in Portland, OR
  • 11-29-06 FRA: Train crew work schedules contribute to accidents
  • 11-29-06 FRA: Train crew work schedules contribute to accidents
  • 11-27-06 Class 1 Railroads - Income and Productivity 1 - 10-25-06.pdf
  • 11-27-06 Class 1 Railroads - average railemployee wages - 10-25-06.pdf
  • 11-21-06 Hermiston city council passes resolution regarding RCO's
  • 11-14-06 BLET, UTU continue joint efforts on CSX discipline
  • 11-12-06 Rail Labor united as carriers go to Supreme Court to gut FELA
  • 10-31-06 Hermiston says "NO" to remote-control trains.
  • 10-31-06 New publication for Field Training Exercices (FTX)
  • 10-31-06 Information regarding EQMS scores
  • 10-31-06 NEW! Attendance Policy eff. 11/01/06 (Get Info Here)
  • 10-31-06 Hermiston says "NO" to remote-control trains.
  • 10-31-06 New publication for Field Training Exercices (FTX)
  • 10-31-06 Information regarding EQMS scores
  • 10-31-06 NEW! Attendance Policy eff. 11/01/06 (Get Info Here)
  • 10-21-06 BLET, UP debate cause of Texas derailment
  • 10-19-06 Feds take heat over UP train wreck
  • 10-19-06 Members must contact IBT Election Supervisor with questions about ballots
  • 10-16-06 Union Pacific sues BLET
  • 10-11-06 BLET-supported railroad security bill becomes law in Calif.
  • 10-11-06 Added Freadman's Fog Charts to Members Area
  • 10-09-06 Some Job Seekers Skeptical Of Hiring Fair (Sacramento, CA UPRR)
  • 10-09-06 New Democatic Poll numbers.
  • 10-06-06 Discipline Alert added to Div 236 Forum
  • 10-06-06 Updated UP discipline policy. Effective 11/1
  • 10-04-06 WSLB-BLET posts Washington State Endorsements for 2006 Election
  • 10-02-06 UP expands company drug tests to include five addtional categories of drugs. Effective 10/1
  • 10-02-06 Rank and File elections for IBT officers comming! Ballots Mailed: 10/6 Ballots Counted: 11/14
  • 09-26-06 “ RAILROADS - They use us, then Abuse Us PART 2 Shippers say they're getting railroaded
  • 09-21-06 UP railcars appear to set off radiation detectors in Salt Lake City
  • 09-20-06 Train delivers safety lessons through Salem - Portland's Grant Goodell & Bob Manning
  • 09-18-06 CMTS HELP page - Jerry Freadman
  • 09-13-06 People Who Live Near The Eugene Rail Yard Could Be At Risk For Health Problems
  • 09-13-06 New UP discipine policy scheduled to take effect 10-15-06 (documents) Email, if you still need access
  • 09-13-06 FRA FINAL RULE - USE OF LOCOMOTIVE HORNS (FRA Link)
  • 09-13-06 UP terminates CORE agreement
  • 09-11-06 Transporting nuclear waste to Yucca Mountain could offer a moving target
  • 09-08-06 More details released in missing UP laptop case
  • 09-07-06 U.P. suit claims equipment flaws
  • 09-07-06 U.P delivers another dose of bad news for Hope city
  • 09-03-06 “The Nation's Railroads — They use us, then Abuse Us
  • 08-21-06 Serious Security Lapses Exposed By KCRA 3 Investigation
  • 08-21-06 North Dakota residents demonstrate outside CP Railway office
  • 08-16-06 Union Pacific settles retaliation suit
  • 08-16-06 Opinion: Who was dozing on the job — Union Pacific or train's crew?
  • 08-14-06 Heat wave blamed for southern Oregon train derailment
  • 08-10-06 CSX: “Wrong way” on discipline
  • 08-09-06 Unfortunately, it's just a matter of time. Be safe and watch your brothers back.
  • 08-08-06 UP petitions FRA for permanent waiver regarding (RWIC) Roadway Worker In Charge
  • 08-08-06 Revised FRA Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance
  • 08-07-06 BLET response to FRA regarding UP petition to amend 49 CFR 236.58 (a)
  • 08-03-06 Railroad Retirement bill introduced in Senate-Members urged to contact lawmakers for support.
  • 07-29-06 Unexpected passing of sister Kelley Trautman BLET 892 member
  • 06-29-06 Railway Age Article from 06/29 regarding carriers withdraw from UTU contract offer.
  • 06-16-06 Trip Rates established for OX691 RE25/RE26 and OP500 RE14 view