This past week we once again witnessed the epic battle between progress and regress, an age-old topic we constantly revisit here on Long Island. Gov. Cuomo continues his push for a third track, an expansion of service from the quasi-public/private utility we all love…
The summer season is once again upon us as Memorial Day quickley approaches. Please take some time this weekend to reflect and remember those who gave their last full measure of devotion and paid the ultimate price so that we may prosper. Freedom does…
The month of May is National Electrical Safety Month. It serves as a foundation to educate people about the steps that can be taken to reduce the number of electrically-related fires, fatalities, injuries, and property loss. For our union, Electric Safety is paramount. According…
The CWA and IBEW, who work at Verizon, went on strike on Wednesday April 13th. Local 589 encourages all of our members to wear their 589 hats and/or shirts and join a CWA picket line. You can find your nearest picket line by clicking…
Message from Financial Secretary, Steven Schmitt After the recent incident this past Friday at Newark site I want to once again stress the importance of safety on the job and knowing your surroundings. In regards to the SOP and the Guide-way safety, when working…
Every year around Workers Memorial Day, we come together with the other trades, crafts and union workers to pay homage to those we lost on the job, offer prayer to the unions who lead, safety to those who work and justice for the oppressed….
Message from President Jeffrey Klein The General Membership Meeting will be held this Monday at the Hibernian Hall. 27 Locust Ave. Babylon, NY 11702 at 5:30PM. All LIRR members are encouraged to take the LIRR Contract Survey. Contract negotiations will be starting soon. Let…
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….
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…
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…