General Info

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen is a union that exists to promote and protect the interests and safety of its members through advocacy and education. The union represents locomotive engineers, conductors, brakemen, firemen, switchmen, hostlers and other train service workers on numerous railroads throughout the United States. Its membership consists of more than 59,000 workers. The union is comprised of 600-plus local divisions. Membership in the organization provides workers with access to short-term disability insurance, medical services, a job bank, 401(k) plans, and financial and mortgage services. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen is headquartered in Cleveland.