NRC Member Organizations
The Nevada Rail Coalition is a citizen-based initiative that brings together unions, environmental organizations, passenger/freight rail advocacy associations, social justice organizations, and community associations for the purpose of building an expanded, robust rail system in Nevada and neighboring states as the keystone of a low-carbon, environmentally sustainable and socially just transportation system.
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen (BLET) – Nevada State Legislative Board
“The Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers And Trainmen, or BLET for short, is the oldest and second-largest railroad labor union in the United States with a history tracing back to the mid-19th century.”
“SMART, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, is one of North America’s most dynamic and diverse unions with 203,000 members. SMART’s members ensure the quality of the air we breathe, promote energy efficiency, produce and provide the vital services that move products to market and passengers to their destinations. We are sheet metal workers, service technicians, bus operators, engineers, conductors, sign workers, welders, production employees and more. With members in scores of different occupations, we advocate for fairness in the workplace, excellence at work and opportunity for all working families.”
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local #533 (Northern NV)
“This Union is committed to negotiating the best collective bargaining agreements and providing the strongest day-to-day representation for all. Everyone benefits from the Teamsters union when the members unite to achieve common goals. We encourage you to become an informed and active member and work with us to bring dignity, justice, and fairness to the workplace! As the largest local in Northern Nevada, we help represent folks from South Lake all the way to Ely.”
Mogul Neighborhood Association (Reno)
“We are a group of concerned and caring neighbors who want to keep and improve our quality of life.”
“Nexxt Logistics is a full-service transportation and distribution subsidiary of NEXXT Rail LLC.”
“We are one of nearly 500 state and local labor councils of the AFL-CIO and are the heart of the labor movement. We are democratically elected bodies dedicated to represent the interests of working people at the state and local level. We mobilize our members and community partners to advocate for social and economic justice and we strive daily to vanquish oppression and make our communities better for all people—regardless of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or ethnic or national origin.”
Northern Nevada Central Labor Council AFL-CIO
“The Northern Nevada Central Labor Council is one of nearly 500 state and local labor councils of the AFL-CIO. We’re the heart of the labor movement in the Greater Reno-Sparks-Carson-Tahoe region, and across Northern Nevada.”
“Increased public sector investment in infrastructure is not enough. We must now leverage the energy, space, and capital efficiency of railroads. Rebalancing our multimodal freight system will deliver cascading benefits to the rest of the economy and the environment. That requires re-thinking supply chains, clear metrics, and inclusive dialogue.” –Michael Sussman, Founder & CEO
Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN)
“Bringing together diverse and potentially competing organizations into one cohesive force for social and environmental justice in Nevada.”
RailPAC of California & Nevada (RAILPAC)
“A statewide membership organization working for the expansion and improvement of rail passenger service in California and Nevada.”
Rail Passengers Association (RPA)
Rail Passengers Association | Washington, DC – Stand Up for A Connected America!
“The Rail Passengers Association advocates on behalf of America’s rail passengers for improved, expanded, and safer train service.”
“RWU supports a “just transition” and is committed to working with environmental and community organizations to expand and develop the rail network in North America, moving both freight and passengers from air and highway onto rail in order to take advantage of rail’s energy efficiency, creating thousands of good union jobs, revitalizing communities and reducing carbon emissions.”
Sierra Club – Toiyabe Chapter (Nevada & Eastern CA)
“We are YOUR LOCAL activists in Nevada and the Eastern Sierra, fighting on your behalf for the following:
Protecting public lands, wildlife and their habitats, and our region’s scarce waters from speculation and development;
Engaging with our elected environmental champions at all levels to pursue 100% renewable energy, community solar, protecting Nevada’s water law, better infrastructure for electric vehicles and mass transit, and walkable, healthier communities instead of sprawl;
Advocating for smart-growth, open space protection, and transportation that makes sense in regional planning efforts;
Protecting essential waters from “water-mining” (using water faster than it recharges) and development; and
Recruiting, training, and empowering volunteer activists to speak up on these issues and more!”
“A people-powered campaign to electrify America’s railroads and open corridors to a clean energy future.”
