It is with great sadness that I inform the membership of the passing of Jack J. Bove, former General Chairman, at the age of 92. Jack began his career as an electrician of the Long Island Railroad in 1948. He worked for thirty-four years, becoming…
He has been out long term D/S and will be staying out longer. He has ran out of his time and is now without pay. Click here to view a letter that you can download and send back to us to donate your vacation…
Hello Brothers and Sisters, Firstly, I want to take a minute to thank Brother Jeffrey Klein for his time and dedication over the years to IBEW Local 589. I have had the pleasure of not only working with him on the shop floor, but…
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Nearly two hundred and fifty years ago American colonist rose up against the tyrannical rule of an oppressive king. Their selfless actions have made it possible for us to enjoy the many freedoms we have today. Currently, in this day and age of, “instant…
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…
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VOTE NO! On this November’s election ballot New Yorkers will be asked to vote on Proposal 1, which will simply read, “Shall there be a convention to revise the constitution and amend same?”. Every twenty (20) years voters in New York are asked this…
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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,…