Brothers and Sisters, As we approach Election Day, I want to inform the membership of the candidates that IBEW Local 589 has endorsed and the reasons behind those endorsements. During our recent strike, these elected officials stood with us when we needed their support…
Brothers and Sisters, Given recent developments in negotiations with Alstom, your Negotiating Committee and Executive Board believe a strike authorization vote is necessary. A strike authorization vote does not mean a strike has been called. It is an important step that gives the membership…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Now that the Long Island Rail Road strike is resolved, I want to speak directly to our members at JFK AirTrain and Newark AirTrain. Thank you for your patience over the past several months. The LIRR contract dispute required considerable…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am pleased to announce that the membership has ratified the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by an overwhelming 98% margin. This historic agreement reflects your unity and steadfast commitment to one another, and it will help shape pattern bargaining across…
Brothers and Sisters, I am certain by now that most of you have seen the headlines. Your leadership, along with our labor coalition partners, have decided to request a Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) from the White House. Rarely do labor organizations request PEBs but…
Brothers and Sisters, As you know, our collective bargaining negotiations with the Long Island Rail Road have now reached a critical juncture. Despite months of mediation, the Carrier has failed to address the issues that matter most to you. Instead, the MTA/LIRR have treated…
Brothers and Sisters, Please read an important message from General Chairman, Jeff Klein.
Brothers and Sisters, I hope this finds you and your families doing well. I like to mention your families because they are why we get up every day and come to work. They depend on us financially to provide them with all the benefits…
Over the last few months, we have made a concerted effort to keep everyone apprised of the negotiating environment we find ourselves in, whether it’s with our Newark brothers and Sisters at Alstom or us here at the LIRR. Unless you live in a…
Brothers and Sisters: I hope you and your families are doing well and enjoying this holiday. Holidays, sick days, and vacation days are all possible because working men and women collectively fought for the right to reap the fruits of their labor. Life is…