Category: General News

We are pleased to announce that on December 2, 2023 we will be hosting a Holiday Party for all Active IBEW 589 members and their spouses. Tickets are $20 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance by contacting one ...

The MTA Tax Favored Programs Unit has been advised that you may be eligible to receive a Retroactive Wage Adjustment (RWA) which is scheduled to be paid in September. This payment will be issued in a separate payment fro ...

In June we held our first web meeting regarding retirement information, where IBEW Local 589 Retirement Committee head as well as a representative from the Railroad Retirement Board were present. As that meeting was such ...

Just want to say thank you and incredible job by all. There really isn’t much more to say. There isn’t a day that goes by that I am not proud to be part of this amazing team, but it’s times like this that really stand o ...

Dear Brothers and Sisters, It is with deep sadness and regret we inform you of the passing of Light & Power Supervisor, and former Local 589 Electrician Thomas Cosentini.  Tommy started his career as a High-Tensio ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...