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The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, an Affiliate of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Calls for New Leadership at Norfolk Southern

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The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, an affiliate of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, endorses new leadership at Norfolk Southern After careful review, BLET finds a change in leadership necessary for long-term success, supporting Ancora's slate of directors and management team.

La Fratellanza degli Ingegneri e Macchinisti Ferroviari, affiliata alla Fratellanza Internazionale dei Camionisti, approva la nuova leadership in Norfolk Southern. Dopo un'attenta revisione, BLET ritiene necessario un cambio di leadership per il successo a lungo termine, supportando la lista di direttori e il team di gestione di Ancora.
La Hermandad de Ingenieros y Maquinistas de Locomotoras, afiliada a la Hermandad Internacional de Teamsters, respalda el nuevo liderazgo en Norfolk Southern. Tras una revisión cuidadosa, BLET encuentra necesario un cambio en la dirección para el éxito a largo plazo, apoyando la lista de directores y el equipo de gestión de Ancora.
기관사 및 기차 운전자 형제 조합, 국제 팀스터 형제 조합의 계열사는 노퍽 사우스의 새로운 리더십을 지지합니다. 신중한 검토 끝에 BLET는 장기적인 성공을 위해 리더십 변화가 필요하다고 보고, Ancora의 이사회와 경영진을 지지합니다.
La Fraternité des ingénieurs et des cheminots, affiliée à la Fraternité Internationale des Teamsters, endosse la nouvelle direction à Norfolk Southern. Après un examen minutieux, la BLET juge nécessaire un changement de leadership pour le succès à long terme, soutenant la liste des directeurs et l'équipe de gestion d’Ancora.
Die Bruderschaft der Lokführer und Zugpersonal, ein Mitglied der Internationalen Bruderschaft der Teamster, unterstützt die neue Führung bei Norfolk Southern. Nach sorgfältiger Prüfung findet die BLET, dass eine Änderung in der Führung für den langfristigen Erfolg notwendig ist und unterstützt die Liste der Direktoren und das Managementteam von Ancora.
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BLET Endorses Ancora’s Full Slate of Directors and Proposed Management Team for Norfolk Southern

After Careful Review and Announced New Developments By NS’ Current CEO Alan Shaw And COO John Orr, BLET Finds That The Best Path Forward For Its Members And The Railroad’s Long-Term Success Is A Change In Leadership At Norfolk Southern

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (“BLET”), an affiliate of the Rail Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, announced today that it has determined, after careful review and new developments since the proxy battle began, that a change in leadership at Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) (“Norfolk Southern”) is necessary and in the best interest of both BLET members and the railroad’s long-term success.

“BLET’s three elected General Chairmen representing locomotive engineers and trainmen at Norfolk Southern met with Ancora’s leadership team yesterday and determined that they are the right leaders for Norfolk Southern moving forward,” said BLET National President Edward Hall. “After the railroad’s CEO Alan Shaw hired COO John Orr and following the public comments of both those executives on their strategy for NS, our General Chairmen determined that a change at the top is needed. Although this decision was not easy, the General Chairmen believe it is necessary.”

Jamie Horwitz

202-549-4921

jhdcpr@starpower.net

Source: The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen

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Why did the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen call for new leadership at Norfolk Southern?

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen determined that a change in leadership at Norfolk Southern is necessary for the railroad's long-term success after careful review and new developments.

Who did BLET endorse for leadership change at Norfolk Southern?

BLET endorsed Ancora's full slate of directors and proposed management team for Norfolk Southern after meeting with their leadership team and determining they are the right leaders for the company moving forward.

What prompted BLET to call for new leadership at Norfolk Southern?

BLET's decision for a change in leadership at Norfolk Southern was influenced by the hiring of COO John Orr by CEO Alan Shaw and the public comments made by both executives on their strategy for NS.

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