by John Esterly | Jan 31, 2025 | Front Page, Legislation
On the two year anniversary of the tragic East Palestine derailment, the Ohio State Legislative Board of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen reflects on the action of our elected officials. Whether it be Vice President JD Vance and Senator Sherrod...
by John Esterly | Apr 8, 2024 | Front Page, Legislation
Ohio House Bill 372 (Grim/Hoops) and Ohio Senate Bill 233 (DeMora/Kunze), known informally as Stop, Look, and Listen, closes a gap in the statute by giving railroad equipment other than trains the same protections at public road crossings. HB372/SB233 have bipartisan...
by John Esterly | Feb 3, 2024 | Front Page, Legislation, Regulation
As we mark the solemn one-year anniversary of the East Palestine derailment in eastern Ohio, we find ourselves reflecting on the progress made in enhancing rail safety and the work still yet to be done. Ohio’s legislature responded to last year’s...
by John Esterly | Sep 28, 2023 | Front Page
In times of adversity, the power of solidarity shines through. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) Ohio State Legislative Board is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with our fellow workers from the United Auto Workers (UAW) who are currently...
by John Esterly | Aug 21, 2023 | Front Page
In a recent gathering of regional leaders and stakeholders at the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) Summer Caucus Meeting, non-governmental attendees were treated to a presentation by John Esterly, Chairman of the Ohio State Legislative Board of...
by John Esterly | Sep 19, 2022 | Front Page, Regulation
DATE: September 19, 2022SUBJECT: Flyer #2: FRA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – Crew Size RegulationREGULATION: Proposed Updated to reflect new due date of December 2, 2022. As of this morning, there is one week left in the public comment period for the FRA’s...
