The BMWED is proud to have several Sisters present at this year’s Teamsters Women’s Conference representing the Teamsters Rail Conference. The Teamsters Rail Conference consists of over 70,000 rail employees as locomotive engineers, traincrew, and maintenance of way workers across the country.

The 2024 Women’s Conference saw Teamsters from across North America come together to attend workshops and sessions focused on women's history, empowerment, and representation in the workplace. Over 1,500 attendees participated in various workshops on organizing, leadership, and advocacy. Hands on projects such as updating playground equipment and making repairs at a local school in San Juan highlighted the conference's commitment to solidarity and community support.

Sisters from the Rail Conference gave a presentation that introduced the various rail crafts and highlighted the challenges that women face by working in the rail industry.

“It was incredibly inspiring to have so many strong Teamster women gathered at the Women’s Conference,” said BMWED Sister, Bernadette Murphy. “We were proud to be able to present on behalf of the women of the Rail Conference for the very first time this year. The solidarity and support I experienced has fueled my passion to continue to be a strong union advocate for my fellow Brothers and Sisters on the tracks.”

The Teamster Sisters left the conference armed with information and tools to better serve their local lodges and fellow railroad Brothers and Sisters.