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UPSR Scholarship Program for 2026-2027 School Year
The BLET/UP Southern Region General Committee of Adjustment is excited and proud to announce applications are being taken for the UPSR Scholarship Program for the 2026-2027 academic school year. The Scholarship Program was established to encourage and aid in...
Eagle Pass Border Crossing Issues
Our office is requesting members to report any incidents or issues that occur at Eagle Pass exchanging trains at the International Bridge or Clark's Park Use this QR code or link to fill out a form to report the incidents or issues that occur at Eagle Pass exchanging...
2026 Time Book Requests
The BLET National Division is now taking requests from members who wish to receive a new Time Book for 2026. These books will only be distributed to members upon request. To request a Time Book, members must first log in to the Members’ Area of the BLET National...
BLET Reaches Tentative Agreement with UP (Voting Underway)
The BLET has reached a tentative on-property agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad covering rates of pay, work rules, and health & welfare benefits for over 6,000 BLET members employed at UP. Highlights of the tentative five-year contract include: General...
UPSR Scholarship Program for 2025-2026 School Year
The BLET/UP Southern Region General Committee of Adjustment is excited and proud to announce applications are being taken for the UPSR Scholarship Program for the 2025-2026 academic school year. The Scholarship Program was established to encourage and aid in...
Social Security Fairness Act & Railroad Retirement
President Biden recently signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law. This video explains some of the important changes that are contained in the law, especially for spouses with public pensions.
Scott P. Alexander named General Chairman
After serving as Vice General Chairman for many years, brother Scott Alexander will now serve the members of the BLET's UP-Southern Region as General Chairman. Brother Alexander has years of experience in collective bargaining, arbitration and an industry knowledge...