NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED ON BLET UP SOUTHERN REGION GCA

On June 23, 2004 new officers were installed for the BLET UP Southern Region GCA. General Chairman Gil Gore was reelected to office along with 1st Vice GC Dave Phillips, 2nd Vice GC Gary Perrien and 3rd Vice GC Russel Elley. Brother DC Smith was elected to the 4th Vice GC Trainman position. Brother Mike Davis was reelected as General Secretary Treasurer along with Brother Jim Rosas as Alternate Secretary Treasurer.

PAID CLAIMS LIST 1ST QUARTER 2004 SAN ANTONIO HUB

Click Here for a list of paid claims conferenced the first quarter of 2004 on behalf of the San Antonio Hub members. Claims should appear on the 1st half of June payroll, the check you receive on June 30th 2004.

BLET UP WESTERN REGION GENERAL CHAIRMAN TIM DONNIGAN REELECTED BY ACCLIMATION ON JUNE 17 2004

In a show of solidarity, the Union Pacific Western Region General Committee of Adjustment voted unanimously to reelect Tim Donnigan to the position of General Chairman.

BLET UP EASTERN REGION GENERAL CHAIRMAN CHARLIE RIGHTNOWAR REELECTED BY ACCLIMATION

In a show of solidarity the Union Pacific Eastern Region General Committee of Adjustment reelected General Chairman Charlie Rightnowar to serve another term as General Chariman by acclimation. Also elected were First Vice General Chairman Ronnie Rhodes, Second Vice General Chairman Bob Law and Third Vice General Chairman Dave Grimes. Bill Gaddy from North Little Rock was elected General Secretary Treasurer. Congratulations to all the members of this Committee and we look forward to a close working relationship with our Brothers and Sisters to the north.

PREREGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR THE 69TH BLET SOUTHWEST CONVENTION MEETING IN HOUSTON TEXAS

Southwestern Convention Meeting
The Week of September 13, 2004
69th Annual Southwestern Convention Meeting in The Woodlands, Texas

Local Chairman G.Y. Bailey and the members of BLE Division 62 will host the 69th annual Southwestern Convention Meeting (SWCM) in The Woodlands, Texas, a suburb of Houston. Kathie Bailey will serve as the GIA Chairperson for the convention. Early bird reservations can be made by calling The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center at: (281) 367-9797. The hotel address is: 1601 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380. More hotel information is available at: Marriott.com/houmw.

To access the agenda and preregistration forms click HERE

UPCOMING GCA PROPOSALS AVAILABLE IN TIF FORMAT FOR DOWNLOAD... CLICK HERE

PROPOSALS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE UPCOMING BLET UP SR GCA MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 23 - 24TH 2004 AVAILABLE ONLINE... CLICK HERE

THE GREAT UNION PACIFIC MELT DOWN... COULD IT HAPPEN AGAIN???? CLICK HERE

LAW SUIT FILED IN FMLA ACTION BY UNIONS AGAINST MAJOR RAILROADS...CLICK HERE

Click on the above link to read a copy of the complaint filed by BLET against Union Pacific and other Carriers in regard to the abrogation of the collective bargaining agreement relative to the Carriers' application of FMLA compensated leave.

BEST ANTI - BUSH ADD EVER MADE...CLICK HERE

NEW UNION PACIFIC TIMEKEEPING HOURS EFFECTIVE MONDAY JUNE 14, 2004

From: UP TIMEKEEPING
Sent: Monday, June 07, 2004 1:43 PM
To: ALL GENERAL CHAIRMEN
Subject: Timekeeping Call Center Hours are changing

Effective June 14, 2004, the Timekeeping customer service call center hours will change to 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Central time, Monday through Friday. This change is necessary as it will allow us to have more timekeeping representatives available to meet the increasing customer service needs of your constituents.

Also note that you still may call in after-hours and leave a message on our voice mail system. Our toll free number is 1-800-877-0309.

Please pass this information on to the necessary personnel. If you have
any questions regarding this change, please contact me.