Brothers and Sisters: Yesterday evening, I received a letter from the Labor Relations Department of the LIRR alleging that the text blast that went out Wednesday regarding a possible National Grid strike violated the Railway Labor Act. While we seek a legal opinion from…
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. Upon review you will see that those GWIs trend…
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 Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Life Insurance benefits. This plan is…
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 Trainees will be trained on its use…
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 Railroad continues to run on time,…
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 that clarification the LIRR has submitted an implementation plan which has been…
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 into effect next year and will be phased in. The…
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 procedure in order to protect…
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 members simply need to review…
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 the Company gives us a new date we will send out…