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Pop Culture Representation: A Railroad Wife Saves the World
By Dacia M. Arnold At the end of the day, I wonder how I got everything done. The kids are alive in their beds, and I have finally collapsed as a last ditch effort to make time for myself. I am not a single. I am a railroad wife. That is my superpower. I call…
Read MoreCheck it out we have two new Auxiliaries in Oregon.
On Friday, January 11th we Organized our first Oregon Auxiliary BLET Eastern Oregon #362 Auxiliary in La Grande, OR. Dinner was hosted by Paul Bovarnick of Rose, Senders and Bovarnick. We had Guest Speakers Paul Bovarnick, Steve Leyshon General Chairman WRGCA, Sereena Hogan Past National President BLET Auxiliary. Sunday, January 13th we Organized our second…
Read MoreHolidays With a RailRoader
(Source: daciamarnold.com) So it is one of my favorite past times every year to explain our family Christmas situation to everyone. For those with family down the street, it could be easier. But for those traveling for the holidays farther than 2 hours, it gets pretty sticky. Railroad women are a rare animal that solo-parent…
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Autumn 2018 Legislative Report
Autumn 2018 Legislative Report By Kathleen Bisbikis, National 2nd Vice President, National Legislative Rep, BLET Auxiliary Below are some of the most recent news items that affect all of us. Please feel free to share these with your local auxiliary. If you have information you would like to share with me for future updates, please send…
Read MoreQuilt Raffle
Americana-Style Quilt Raffle Get your tickets now! Purchase raffle tickets now for this beautiful 90″ x 90″ Americana-style quilt, hand-sewn by our National Secretary Helen Brand! Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased on our website at www.bletauxiliary.net. Once purchased, your ticket, with your name, address, and telephone number, will be entered in the…
Read MoreJune-July 2018 Legislative Update
June-July 2018 Legislative Report By Kathleen Bisbikis, National 2nd Vice President, National Legislative Rep, BLET Auxiliary Below are some of the most recent news items that affect all of us. Please feel free to share these with your local auxiliary. If you have information you would like to share with me for future updates, please…
Read MoreTell Your Member of Congress to Co- Sponsor the Butch Lewis Act
Please Contact Your Member of Congress Now! BLET National President Dennis R. Pierce is requesting all members, families, and friends to support our fellow IBT Brothers and Sisters by contacting your member of Congress and urging them to support the Butch Lewis Act to help ensure that the pensions that American union workers have earned…
Read MoreApril 2018 Legislative Report
April 2018 Legislative Report By Kathleen Bisbikis, National 2nd Vice President, National Legislative Rep, BLET Auxiliary Below are some of the most recent news items that affect all of us. Please feel free to share these with your local auxiliary. If you have information you would like to share with me for future updates, please…
Read MoreScholarship Deadline Fast Approaching
Attention Students! The deadline for submission of BLET Auxiliary Scholarships for the 2018-2019 School year is just around the corner! Because April 1 falls on a Sunday this year, applications received in the office of National Secretary Helen Brand on Monday, April 2, 2018, will be accepted as timely and will be considered by the…
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