Thank you to all who participated in our Contract Survey! The information gathered was invaluable and has helped us get a real pulse of the membership's desires. Our contract expires on December 16, 2016. There have b ...
Confdential Close Call Reporting System
The goal of the Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C 3RS) is to improve the safety of railroad operations by providing a voluntary, confidential method of reporting close calls that might otherwise go unre ...
Our condolences to the Saley Family
It is with deep regret that we must inform you of the passing of Brother Keith Saley - LIRR Substation Electrician. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation: Thursday, August 4, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm 7:00pm - 9:00p ...
LIRR Members: Check Your Death Benefit Beneficiaries
Our office is advising everyone to check to see who is listed as beneficiaries on their Defined Death Benefit (3 years salary). Contact 646-252-1117 or [email protected]. PROTECT YOUR LOVED ONES! ...
LIRR Third Track Project is a matter of life and death
This past week we once again witnessed the epic battle between progress and regress, an age-old topic we constantly revisit here on Long Island. Gov. Cuomo continues his push for a third track, an expansion of service f ...
LIRR Updates: Contract Negotiations begin in 5 months
Positive Train Control installation has finally begun on the M-7 fleet at theHillside Car-shop. This early stage work will consist of cable, antenna and sensor installation with the bulk of the work to follow shortly. El ...
LIRR: West Side Shop appears to be behind / M of E Department hirings
The Company will be mailing training material to every one's house. All represented employees on the property will be receiving it as well. Please take the time to review it and fill out the required paperwork. Everyone ...
ATTENTION LIRR ELECTRICIANS
Due to safety concerns regarding training, our office is advising all electricians who are not qualified to move cars at the RICHMOND HILL FACILITY, to refrain from bidding any posted car moving jobs until further notice ...