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21FEE6BAE41A64768725894200786031 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For BROTHERHOOD OF LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS AND TRAINMEN PRESENTATION

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date Jan 25, 2023      
Location LSB A



Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Presentation - Committee Discussion Only
02:54:51 PM  
Paul Pearson, representing
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), provided information
about the brotherhood.  He said that the brotherhood is the oldest
labor union in the country and provided a history about BLET.  Mr.
Pearson said that the brotherhood represents 57,000 locomotive engineers
and trainmen throughout the country.  He mentioned that the brotherhood
represents engineers at Amtrak, the Union Pacific Railroad, the BNSF Railway,
and the Great Western Railroad.
03:03:28 PM  
Mr. Pearson talked
about safety, including positive train control and staff on trains, including
conductors.  He identified priorities, including safety, long trains,
blocked rail crossings, labor issues, family medical leave, and work-life
balance.






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