Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Type: Organization

Name: Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Opinion: The camera never blinks

The following was written by former UTU Director of Public Relations Frank N. Wilner.“Here’s looking at you, kid,” is a cherished line from the movie Casablanca, but when the looking is through a hidden camera lens in the locker room or even visibly trained ... [Published United Transportation Union - May 16 2013]

Entities: United Transportation Union, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Kansas City Southern

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Gary Ross

Jack Edward Heater

Valley Hills Funeral HomeYAKIMA - , 85, of Yakima, died Friday, May 10, 2013. Jack was born in Spokane, WA on August 26, 1927. He grew up in Pasco and Yakima and was a lifelong resident of Eastern Washington State.He graduated from Marquette High School ... [Published Yakima Herald Republic - May 15 2013]

Entities: Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Gary Ross, Spokane (Washington, United States), Korean War

First reported May 12 2013 - Updated May 12 2013 - 1 reports

Michigan Central Railroad

RR engineers’ union marks 150th year

What is now the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen ? the oldest labor union in North America ? celebrated its 150th anniversary this past Wednesday. It is fitting the anniversary comes just days before National Train Day, which was observed ... [Published Galesburg.com - May 12 2013]

Entities: Detroit (Michigan, United States), Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Michigan Central Railroad, James Dyer

First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers

IAM, BLET mark milestone anniversaries

On May 5, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) marked its 125th anniversary.The union was launched in 1888 when 19 machinists met secretly in a locomotive pit in Atlanta and declared themselves "The Order of United Machinist ... [Published Progressive Rail Roading - May 08 2013]

Entities: Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, International Association of Machinists & Aeros..., International Brotherhood of Teamsters

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Opinion: Right-to-work legislation will weaken Missouri's economy

)ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Currently, Missouri House Republicans are in a full press to pass so-called right-to-work legislation. Even though the president pro tem of the state Senate has said it is not a priority of the Senate and it faces a certain veto by the ... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - May 01 2013]

Entities: Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Republican Party (US)

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

SEPTA launches railroad safety program after eight deaths in four months

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Trying to reduce a growing death toll on SEPTA rails, 500 transit employees and volunteers will swarm local rail stations and bus stops on Wednesday to warn people to stay off the tracks.Full story: Philadelphia InquirerWednesday, ... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - May 01 2013]

Entities: Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, United States)

First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 1 reports

BNSF workers reporting identify thefts to Lincoln police

LINCOLN, Neb. — At least 85 current or former BNSF railroad workers have told Lincoln police that their identification information was stolen and used to obtain goods and services from online companies. Railroad police haven't determined how the crooks ... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Apr 30 2013]

Entities: Workers, Railroad Police, Police, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Andy Williams

First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 1 reports

Senate fixes the (part of the) sequestration (that affects rich people)!

After a month or so of the sequestration budget cuts only affecting people Congress doesn’t really care about, the cuts hit home this week when mandatory FAA furloughs caused lengthy flight delays cross the country. Suddenly, sequestration was hurting ... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Apr 30 2013]

Entities: Sequestration, Federal Aviation Administration, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 1 reports

Railroad antitrust case reaches Washington appeals court

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A multibillion- dollar antitrust suit alleging four major U.S. freight rail operators conspired to impose a uniform fuel charge on shipping customers reaches a crucial point on May 3, when a federal appeals court in Washington considers ... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Apr 30 2013]

Entities: CSX Transpn Inc, Norfolk Southern Railway Company, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

First reported Apr 25 2013 - Updated Apr 25 2013 - 1 reports

Ontario wants train security talks after terror arrests, experts say increasing intelligence is best

TORONTO — For all the calls to consider ramping up rail security after police foiled what’s being called the first al-Qaeda directed plot in the country, experts suggest investing in counter-terrorism intelligence remains the best way to keep the public ... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Apr 25 2013]

Entities: Arrests, Security, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

First reported Apr 19 2013 - Updated Apr 19 2013 - 1 reports

Opinion: U.S. rail passengers remain defenseless

(Source: Opinion column by Lee-Anne Goodman, The Chronicle Herald, April 17, 2013)HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Amid the aftermath of the terrible carnage this week in Boston, I am once again surprised, and grateful, for one thing — the fact that it doesn’t ... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Apr 19 2013]

Entities: United States, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Halifax (Canada)

First reported Apr 19 2013 - Updated Apr 19 2013 - 2 reports

Amtrak's Boardman details Northeast Corridor investment crisis

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Amtrak faces a "crisis of success," unable to keep up with the growing demand for rail service on the Northeast Corridor, Amtrak president Joseph Boardman says.Full story: Philadelphia InquirerFriday, April 19, 2013© 1997-2013 Brotherhood ... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Apr 19 2013]

Entities: Amtrak, Crisis, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Quotes

...reflect back on the heroic efforts of the people who got us to this point," said IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger in a press release. "If we continue to emphasize the lessons they taught us, we can ensure that the IAM will have many more anniversaries to come."

IAM, BLET mark milestone anniversaries [Published Progressive Rail Roading - May 08 2013]

...suppliers and markets across the nation and around the world," said Donna Kush, Union Pacific vice president - Public Affairs, Northern Region. "In addition to helping move customers' goods more safely and efficiently, our investments support communities by reducing traffic congestion, facilitating industrial development and, promoting economic expansion."

Union Pacific to make infrastructure improvements on Nebraska line [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Apr 08 2013]

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Labor Voices: King: Lets rebuild Americas railways [Published Detroit News - May 15 2013]
Jack Edward Heater [Published Yakima Herald Republic - May 15 2013]
The camera never blinks [Published Railway Age - May 13 2013]
RR engineers’ union marks 150th year [Published Galesburg.com - May 12 2013]
SMART, BLET to fight KCS in-cab cameras [Published United Transportation Union - May 10 2013]
IAM, BLET mark milestone anniversaries [Published Progressive Rail Roading - May 08 2013]
Freight and passenger rail have little in common [Published Railway Age - May 07 2013]
Rail engineer aided children with disabilities [Published Toledoblade.com - May 04 2013]
Lets be honest: The concern really isnt about c... [Published Tacoma News Tribune - May 03 2013]
Casey Jones, iconic locomotive engineer, Americ... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - May 01 2013]
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CEO compensation package outstrips average work... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - May 01 2013]
Ohio Republicans poised to introduce 'right-to-... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - May 01 2013]
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Teamsters reach tentative agreements covering 2... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Apr 30 2013]
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Railroad antitrust case reaches Washington appe... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Apr 30 2013]
CP Rail's 'dream team' lifts any doubt about tu... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Apr 30 2013]
AAR: Intermodal up 0.6 percent over 2012 for we... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Apr 30 2013]
BNSF workers reporting identify thefts to Linco... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Apr 30 2013]
Airline delays caused by sequester furloughs pu... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Apr 30 2013]
BNSF CEO will not oppose higher truck weight, s... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Apr 30 2013]
FRA announces $2.2 million grant for Central Fl... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Apr 30 2013]
Women's rights PAC supporting Dan Miller for Ha... [Published PennLive.com - Apr 29 2013]
Sesquicentennial honors emancipation [Published Battle Creek Enquirer - Apr 27 2013]
Canada thwarts al Qaeda-backed train plot, Iran... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Apr 25 2013]
Westwood police sergeants to be trained on rail... [Published Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Apr 25 2013]