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Per Capita Increase for 2016
General Chair / Press Message

Per Capita Increase for 2016

February 5, 2016

Message from President Jeffrey Klein As approved at the 38th IBEW International Convention, “BA” members and “A” members will see an increase in their Per Capita Tax of one dollar ($1) as of January 1, 2016. THIS IS NOT A LOCAL UNION DUES INCREASE….

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LIRR Updates: Contract Negotiations begin in 5 months
LIRR

LIRR Updates: Contract Negotiations begin in 5 months

February 4, 2016

Positive Train Control installation has finally begun on the M-7 fleet at theHillside Car-shop. This early stage work will consist of cable, antenna and sensor installation with the bulk of the work to follow shortly. Electricians from Department 22 first and second shifts will…

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JFK Airtrain: Know your Weingarten Rights
JFK Airtrain

JFK Airtrain: Know your Weingarten Rights

February 3, 2016

We are reminding everyone that you are legally entitled to union representation if management or supervision wishes to speak to you regarding any issue you feel could lead to discipline. These “Weingarten Rights” need to be invoked by the member. You must request a…

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Newark Airtrain

Newark Airtrain: Safety is of the Utmost Importance

February 3, 2016

There will be a Newark Airtrain members meeting on February 25, 2016. Time and location to be announced. Members who are in the CARP program are reminded that they are under the same Collective Bargaining Agreement as everyone. Anyone who is not being allowed…

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