(TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA) — Rail Workers employed by the Florida Gulf and Atlantic Railroad (FG&A) have voted to Unionize with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) of the Teamsters Rail Conference. 

“The BLET is committed to getting these new Members a solid contract,” BLET First Vice President and Rail Conference President Mark Wallace said. “It is our honor to be chosen to represent the Conductors and Engineers of the Florida Gulf and Atlantic.”

In April, about 75% of this group of FG&A Workers – who were seeking better pay and working conditions, signed Authorization Cards to be represented by the BLET.

The majority then voted to designate the BLET as their representative with the railroad rather than remain Non-Union.

The election was certified by the National Mediation Board on July 12th.

“It’s always wonderful to welcome new Members to an organization with (160) years’ worth of history,” BLET National President Eddie Hall said. “Now is the time to build on our track record of improving the lives of our Members and defending their rights.” 

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