Brothers and Sisters, There are times when we must unite not only as members of a union, but also as one family. Today, one of our own, Theodoros “Teddy” Bolkas, needs us more than ever. Teddy’s 6-year-old daughter, Emily Marie, is bravely fighting Stage…
Our regular monthly union meetings for 2026 will be held at 5:30 pm in the Hibernian Hall (27 Locust Ave, Babylon, ny) on the third Monday of each month, except as indicated below. *Please note that the July and August meetings are cancelled pending…
Brothers and Sisters, I am certain by now that most of you have seen the headlines. Your leadership, along with our labor coalition partners, have decided to request a Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) from the White House. Rarely do labor organizations request PEBs but…
Brothers and Sisters, As you know, our collective bargaining negotiations with the Long Island Rail Road have now reached a critical juncture. Despite months of mediation, the Carrier has failed to address the issues that matter most to you. Instead, the MTA/LIRR have treated…
Brothers and Sisters, Please read an important message from General Chairman, Jeff Klein.
Brothers and Sisters, Please see this article in today’s Newsday.
Dear Sisters and Brothers, As you are aware, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS), International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), and the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) have been negotiating…
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…
As we begin 2025, I hope you and your families are well. Alstom JFK has had quite an eventful few months. If you work in customer service, you know exactly what I mean. I had the privilege of representing every employee at JFK when…
It is no surprise that each year it is us, the union members who are under scrutiny for working overtime and how much money we make, while the finger is never pointed where the real problem is, mismanagement. Thanks to our General Chaiman, our…