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Read MorePray for Railroad Workers and Families
Kylie has been worrying so much lately about the world. I hear many times a day that she worries for her dad since he travels to highly infected areas for his job. I told her today we would do a project to bring awareness to our forgotten railroad workers. Kylie wrote this message she wanted…
Read MoreEvery Vote Counts in 2020 Challenge
The BLET National Auxiliary is spearheading a challenge for the upcoming 2020 Election to inspire and promote voter participation.
Read MorePrimary Registration Deadlines
The 2020 US primary elections are upon us. If you aren’t registered, you can’t vote. Typically, the three ways you can register are online, by mail, or in person. A few states also let you register on the day as long as you have the right documentation. But most make you do it ahead of time.…
Read MoreTeamster Made Girl Scout Cookies
Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Shortbread Trefoils – yum! What is your favorite girl scout cookie? There are only two bakery factories in the US that make and bake the famous girl scout cookies – the Interbake Foods bakery in North Sioux City, SD and the Little Brownie Bakers bakery in Louisville, KY – and Teamster members…
Read MoreHelp Celebrate our newest Auxiliary
Come join our celebration on January 25, 2020, when our newest BLET Auxiliary becomes official. RSVP by January 19, 2020 if possible at yellowcityrailwives@gmail.com. See you there!
Read MoreInterested in starting an Auxiliary in your area?
If you are up for the challenge and rewards that come with starting a new auxiliary in your area, we would love to help make that happen. Please reach out to National 1st Vice President and Outreach Coordinator Jodi Wallace at (541) 663-6966
Read MoreAmarillo, Texas Holiday Party
If you are in the Amarillo Texas area the local auxiliary is having a holiday party and making some exciting plans for 2020. Come be a part of an amazing group of railroad families!!
Read MoreBench dedicated to local motor bike enthusiast two years after his death
(Source: knopnews2.com 05/22/2019) By Beatriz Reyna NORTH PLATTE, Neb. KNOP He had a love for his family, dirt bikes and fast cars. For those who knew Tony Znaniecki, they will say he never slowed down and lived life to the fullest. Members of the Friends and Brothers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen and Auxiliary…
Read MoreS.525 National Right To Work Act Introduced in the US Senate
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) on February 14, 2019, introduced for the 4th time a Federal Right to Work bill in the US Senate. Bill S.525 is a one-page bill that, on the heels of the Janus v. AFSCME decision, would make paying union dues elective for employees who would still be receiving the same union-negotiated wages and benefits…
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