>ND Information on Dues Tax Deductions
The National Division has issued a reminder of how to deduct the proper portion of your dues on your income taxes

>Unions Protest BNSF's Invasive S.26.3.1 Policy Change
Unions vow legal action if BNSF doesn't modify Safety rule S.26.3.1. They contend this rule violates HIPPA along with FMLA, FELA ADA.

>BLET's GCA's Rebut BNSF's10 Minute Change for EMC.
All 4 BLET GCA's rebut the carrier's plan to change the time limits for a call to be made an EMC.

>GCA Rebuts BNSF's Iron Triangle Article IX.
The General Chairman takes the position that the proposal is outside the purview allowed by an Article IX under the provisions of Arbitration Award 458.

>2012 National Agreement
Here is a PDF copy of the 2012 National Agreement.

>Trainmen Dues Notice
The National Division post trainmen dues for BLET. These are for those with no engineer seniority date. The dues as of December 2011 will be $22.00 per month

>FRA HOS Interpretation
Here's FRA's interpretation of the Hours of Service Law dated 2004

> National President Outlines Claims for XBD Guarantee & HOS
Here is a template for submitting claims for XBD Guarantee when mandatory rest under the RSIA is held against your guarantee.

> DOL Authorized FMLA Medical Provider Forms
These forms are direct from the DOL website, and are the authorized forms.