Carrollton Railroad Workers Join Teamsters Union
Editorial StaffThe Facts -
- Nine workers voted to join BLET of the Teamsters Rail Conference.
- The workers include engineers, conductors, and maintenance employees.
- The BLET aims to secure a fair contract for the new members.
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Carrollton Railroad Workers Unanimously Join BLET Teamsters Rail Conference
Press Contact: Daniel Moskowitz Phone: (770) 262-4971 Email: dmoskowitz@teamster.org
(CARROLLTON, Kentucky) – Carrollton Railroad workers voted unanimously to unionize with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) of the Teamsters Rail Conference.
This western Kentucky group includes engineers, conductors, trainmen, and maintenance staff aiming for a stronger workplace voice and Teamsters benefits.
“We are proud to welcome these workers into our brotherhood,” said BLET Vice President and Organizing Director Randy Fannon. “Now begins the work to secure a fair contract reflecting their value.”
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million workers across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow on Twitter @Teamsters and Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.
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