The 2026 BLET Convention website is live Amtrak suspends Seattle-Portland service indefinitely after warehouse fire BLET members overwhelmingly ratify new contract with Illinois Railway Replacement ballots available in tentative agreement with Carrollton Railroad Teamsters Rail Conference demands independent review after BNSF automation failure puts train and worker on collision course National Health & Welfare Plan Benefits: Comprehensive benefits guide available for your smart phone National Convention Delegates: Deadline to make hotel reservations is September 4 Registration now open for upcoming rail hazmat/chemical emergency response training programs