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JFK Airtrain: Retroactive Paychecks and Designated “Lookout”
LIRR

JFK Airtrain: Retroactive Paychecks and Designated “Lookout”

August 27, 2016

Thursday, August 27, 2015 We have been informed by the site, that do to calculation issues regarding shift differential and overtime earnings, retroactive paychecks will not be issued this Friday, August 28th. Once the Company gives us a new date we will send out…

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LIRR Members: Congratulations, Shop Opening and Safety
LIRR

LIRR Members: Congratulations, Shop Opening and Safety

August 27, 2016

Congratulations to LIRR Safety Award Winners and 589 members Mark Givens, Chris Cardone and Timothy Gould. An awards ceremony was held on July 24, 2015 at the Hillside Complex recognizing their accomplishments. Congratulations gentlemen. All members are advised to contact our office if they…

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Newark Airtrain: Upcoming Meeting
Newark Airtrain

Newark Airtrain: Upcoming Meeting

August 9, 2016

There will be two Newark Airtrain members meetings on August 24, 2016 at 1pm and 4pm located at the Terminal One Restaurant. We are having discussions with management regarding the shift changes that the Company is seeking to implement. We will keep everyone up…

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LIRR MEMBERS: Contract talks are beginning
LIRR

LIRR MEMBERS: Contract talks are beginning

August 9, 2016

Thank you to all who participated in our Contract Survey! The information gathered was invaluable and has helped us get a real pulse of the membership’s desires. Our contract expires on December 16, 2016. There have been some informal discussions between the parties. We…

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Enjoy the Summer
General Chair / Press Message

Enjoy the Summer

August 9, 2016

On behalf off your elected officials I would like to send everyone our best wishes. I hope all of you are enjoying the summer! As a reminder, the next General Membership meeting will not be until September 19, 2016. Please make an attempt to…

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Confdential Close Call Reporting System
LIRR

Confdential Close Call Reporting System

August 8, 2016

The goal of the Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C 3RS) is to improve the safety of railroad operations by providing a voluntary, confidential method of reporting close calls that might otherwise go unreported and/or result in discipline. A “close call” is defined as…

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Tee Shirt Design Contest
General News

Tee Shirt Design Contest

August 8, 2016

We are looking for new tee shirt design ideas. Email your ideas to [email protected] and put “Tee Shirt Contest” in the subject box. If we use your idea you’ll win a free tee shirt and a fifty dollar gift card. Get busy on those…

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Our condolences to the Saley Family
LIRR

Our condolences to the Saley Family

August 3, 2016

It is with deep regret that we must inform you of the passing of Brother Keith Saley – LIRR Substation Electrician. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation: Thursday, August 4, 2016 2:00pm – 4:00pm 7:00pm – 9:00pm Claude R. Boyd Caratozzolo Funeral Home 1785 Deer…

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