NS 2594, Train 846, Smothers, VA,  BLET Engineer RJ Johnson, November 2004
NS 7115, Train 214, Green, VA, BLET Engineer MO Cook, October 2003
Welcome to the website of BLET Division 375 at Linwood, NC

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The JULY meeting of BLET Division 375

will definitely be held on...

Monday, July 14, 2008 at 3:00 PM

R Y A N S
730 South Jake Alexander Blvd.
Salisbury, NC  28147   (704) 639-1811

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We encourage all members & prospective members
(including Conductor Trainees) to attend our meetings.

All BLE&T Division 375 Members:
Effective July 1, 2008:
The National division component of your monthly dues will increase by $1.00.
The total monthly dues assessed for engineers belonging to Division 375 will be $81.00 and the total monthly dues assessed for conductors / trainmen belonging to Division 375 will be $59.00.

Latest news & additions to the website

Date Posted

Description

2008-06-22

June 2008 Division 375 meeting minutes posted to member’s section

2008-06-22

Engineer’s “Barber Agreement” (Divisions 375 & 267) in effect

2008-06-14

UTU Agreement Ratified (Passes)

2008-06-14

Amtrak / NCRR to add trains between Raleigh and Charlotte

2008-06-14

RRB Benefit Rate Increase for Railroad Unemployment and Sickness Benefits

2008-06-14

DOT warns against anti-smoking drug Chantix

2008-06-14

Flexible Benefits program allows members to save on health care expenses

2008-06-14

NS engineer claims work caused sleep disorders

2008-05-12

May 2008 Division 375 meeting minutes posted to member’s section

2008-05-12

Results of May 09 2008 Claims Conference added to member’s section

2008-05-12

Summary of changes to yard assignments at Linwood, NC

2008-05-12

Updated signal lists for Raleigh District & Danville District Mainline

2008-04-17

FRA’s Final Rule on Human Factors takes effect

2008-04-17

Information on the Southeastern Meeting Assoc. & BLE&T Scholarship programs

2008-03-29

Automatic Wireless Locomotive Event Recorder Download Presentation

2008-03-11

START Policy Quick Reference & START Presentation added to NS Resources

2008-03-06

BLET General Chairmen’s letter to NS, BLET withdraws from Team NS

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What’s New & Hot (Frequently Requested Information)

New 2008-04-14:  When an engineer holding an LA assignment claims another LA engineer’s assignment for a vacation related vacancy, his assignment is immediately claimable by any senior engineer desiring the temporary vacancy.

Steve Beamon is current Local Chairman for BLE&T Division 208

Information on 8 hour penalty claims for delayed lodging at hotels (Updated January 2008)

Details of (UTU) Tentative Conductor’s Agreement Released:
Click here to view, save, or print a copy of the UTU’s ENTIRE tentative  agreement, applicable to conductors on NS.  (Adobe PDF Reader Required).
Click here to view, save, or print a copy of the UTU’s SUMMARY tentative agreement, applicable to conductors on NS.  (Adobe PDF Reader Required).

New Union Plus hotline for homeowners with mortgage problems

New Short Term Disability Plan for NS Locomotive Engineers - 2008

ALL BLE&T Division 375 members are encouraged to click here to read the latest information regarding Eden UA Claims.
(BLE&T Log In to Member’s Area Required to access this information.)

ALL CLAIMS submitted to Division 375 should have the following paperwork for handling:
tie up ticket(s), remarks, (even if blank or no remarks,) declination letter(s), detailed earnings or pay history showing what you have or haven’t been paid.
Any other information you wish to supply is greatly appreciated.

All BLE&T Division 375 Members:
Effective July 1, 2008:
The National division component of your monthly dues will increase by $1.00.
The total monthly dues assessed for engineers belonging to Division 375 will be $81.00 and the total monthly dues assessed for conductors / trainmen belonging to Division 375 will be $59.00.

All NS Locomotive Engineers:
Effective January 1, 2008, and payable in 2009, locomotive engineers will be eligible for a bonus up to a maximum fifteen percent (15%) of their earnings.
The current NS - BLE&T agreement expires 12-31-2009.

Personal Automobile Mileage Rate Change - All NS Employees:
Effective January 1, 2008, the mileage rate paid to reimburse Norfolk Southern employees for use of personal automobiles for company business will be 50.5 cents per mile.

Application for membership in BLET Division 375

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