Brothers & Sisters: The General Chairmen of their respective labor organizations are pleased to announce the formation of the Long Island Rail Road Bargaining Coalition (“LIRR BC”) for the round of bargaining. As you may know, our contracts became amendable on June 16, 2023….
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 from your regular paycheck. If you do…
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 a success from all the feedback from those who…
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…
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-Tension Lineman in the MofW Department. He served as a…
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 Members are guaranteed approved for coverage, with no medical tests/questions required. Members…
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…
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 patterned bargaining. Our…
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 helpful during the period from December 2021 to…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have chosen to participate in Local 589’s Member’s Beneficiary Assistance Program (MBAP). It has been an overwhelming success with over 75% of the membership participating. The positive…