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
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- STB Chair Oberman: NS takeover could be a ‘huge detriment’ to the rail industry
- The Koch Network Is Killing Rail Safety
- 2024 Illinois Primaries
- FRA sets hearing for G&W’s proposed zero-emissions tech test
- Boardroom battle at Norfolk Southern heats up as rail regulators weigh in
- Stalled on the Tracks: The Long-Awaited Quad-Cities to Chicago Rail Project Faces Hurdles
- Engineers’ union throws support behind Norfolk Southern, criticizes activist investor proposals
- Working People Need Congress to Fund Mass Transit