You can now enroll in NEW Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD) benefits along with the current Voluntary Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance benefits. This plan is underwritten through Sun Life Financial, and all Me ...
Importance of Waiting and Trust
Good morning Brothers and Sisters, I wanted to take a minute to explain the importance of waiting, taking our time and not rushing the signing of a CBA that was set by other unions in what has always been known as pat ...
Union Dues Deduction Issues
As everyone should be aware, effective January 1, 2023, our monthly Per Capita dues deductions were increased as per the International Convention. We know there has been some confusion recently and the BSC has not been h ...
MBAP Document
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have chosen to participate in Local 589’s Member’s Beneficiary Assistance Program (MBAP). It has been an overwhelming success wi ...
Grand Central Madison Termahminal (GCM), Mid Day Storage Yard (MDSY), Grand Central Branch Territory
Brothers and Sisters, Please see the notices below. The materials include emergency response information and evacuation locations for Grand Central Madison. Safety FOCUS Grand Central Madison Tunnel Corporate S ...
Asbestos Awareness
Attention Brothers and Sisters, We are reaching out to everyone to inform you about the ongoing asbestos investigation within the M of W department. We have cables and splits with asbestos wrapped insulation as well a ...
Assessment for Families
Earlier this month, Doug Low, our “brother electrician” passed away after a lengthy illness with cancer. He leaves behind a devastated wife and three young daughters. He is the second “brother electrician” to pass away s ...
Supplemental Dental and Vision Plans
We are proud to announce that after lengthy discussions, Van Valen Associates is providing our Local with supplemental dental and vision plans for you and your families and retirees at a tremendous savings from our curre ...
LIRR Electricians Union Threatens Work Stoppage Over Employee Suspension
Hello Brothers and Sisters, Please view the latest article on Brother Dolginko's ongoing situation. We will keep everyone posted on any further updates. ...
Jack J. Bove, former General Chairman
It is with great sadness that I inform the membership of the passing of Jack J. Bove, former General Chairman, at the age of 92. Jack began his career as an electrician of the Long Island Railroad in 1948. He worked for ...
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