Brothers and Sisters, Please take a moment to look at the information sheet attached. In it you will see recent general wage increase (GWI) percentages for numerous other railroads and transit systems in the country. ...
Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD) Benefits
LIRR Brothers and Sisters, We are pleased to announce new benefits for members of the IBEW Long Island Railroad. You can now enroll in Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD) benefits along with the current Voluntary Lo ...
Attention LIRR Car Movers
The Car Mover Training Agreement was modified to include the operation of a remote control rail shunter. A rail shunter performs the same function as a shuttle wagon but can be controlled by remote control. All Car Mover ...
To All Maintenance of Way Electrician
Third Rail/ High Tension/ Electric Light and Power/Electrolysis/ Sub Station Normally I would not be so blunt with my membership, but today is not a normal day. Last week we lost a coworker in a tragic accident. The Rai ...
Attention LIRR M of E Members!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW FEDERALLY MANDATED RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING LEGISLATION. Our office has been notified that the LIRR has received clarification from the FRA regarding the mandate. Based on ...
Engineering Department & Maintenance of Equipment Department Safety Committees
We our in need of Safety Committee volunteers from the Engineering Department and Maintenance of Equipment Department to participate in the implementation of the new 49 CFR part 270 regulation. This new regulation goes i ...
LIRR Drug Testing
Random drug and alcohol testing is required by both the DOT and FRA for certain members performing safety sensitive jobs. While the regulation is quite complex, it is important for all of us to know some aspects of the p ...
LIRR Hours of Service Cards
We have been successful recently by convincing the Carrier to simplify its Hours of Service compliance policy. Cards no longer need to be filled out. A new form is being supplied by the Manpower Offices that M of E membe ...
JFK Airtrain: Retroactive Paychecks and Designated “Lookout”
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 th ...
LIRR Members: Congratulations, Shop Opening and Safety
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. Congratul ...
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