Recent News
Welcome to the New BLET UPNR GCA Website
We are pleased to announce the BLET UPNR GCA website has been updated and includes many new helpful features.
State of the Union 2015
By Dennis R. Pierce BLET National President CLEVELAND, December 28 — I am proud of our Brotherhood’s many accomplishments throughout the year 2015 and we have much to be thankful for. While many significant challenges may lie ahead, I have every confidence that our...
Now Available: Applications for 2016 Hoffa Scholarships
CLEVELAND, December 18 — The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for scholarship awards. The deadline for receipt of completed materials is March 31, 2016. Applicants must be a son, daughter, or financially dependent grandchild of a...
GA-46000 Lifetime Maximum Adjusted for 2016
CLEVELAND, November 20 — The lifetime maximum benefit for the Railroad Employees National Early Retirement Major Medical Benefit (also known as ERMA or GA-46000) Plan will increase from $145,800 to $151,600 on January 1, 2016. At the end of 2001, Labor and Management...