Oct 16, 2023
Brothers and sisters, as we move forward with this new chapter of the ISLB I want to continue to express my sincerest condolences to the Falaney family. Chris was a wonderful Husband, Father and Union man. He was an example of what we represent and something we should...I toured the BRC Clearing yard in Chicago today with Illinois Congressman, Sean Casten and other Rail Labor leadership.
Aug 11, 2023
The short lines – doing their part in fighting against our safety…
Jul 5, 2023
Rail safety legislation: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has continued to speak publicly about his desire to move forward the Brown-Vance rail safety bill (S. 576). The bill would need 60 votes to clear a procedural hurdle and be considered on the floor....Chairman, Chris Falaney and Vice Chairman, Corey Martin with STB member Robert Primus
Jun 30, 2023
Chairman, Chris Falaney and Vice Chairman, Corey Martin with STB member Robert Primus at the 2023 BLET Regional Meeting in Milwaukee.2023 recipients of the BLET ISLB Don Little Scholarships
Jun 1, 2023
The 2023 BLET ISLB Don Little Scholarships have been awarded! Dylan Hawbaker (Div. 155) Sarah Molitor (Div. 131) Morgan Toedebusch (Div. 444) Congratulations, and best of luck on your future endeavors!Recent News
- Freight railroads ask courts to throw out new rule requiring two-person crews on trains
- NTSB Releases December 2022 NS Accident Report
- CTA Says Red Line Extension a ‘Top Priority’ for Biden Administration, on Track to Begin Construction Next Year
- Elon Musk Wants to Gut the National Labor Relations Act
- Norfolk Southern rolls out productivity, accountability plans
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- US Senate to consider nomination of NTSB chair for new term
- DOT Inspector General finds flaws in FRA’s efforts to address Hours of Service compliance, worker fatigue
- U.S. issues rule requiring at least two people on longest freight trains
- STB denies CPKC request to give CN’s acquisition of Iowa Northern a more thorough review