LIRR Electrician Benito Rodriguez needs us! Benny has been kept out of work by the Carrier as a result of a medical condition he suffers from. Benny has used up all of his available time and is in desperate need. Here’s what you can…
LIRR MEMBERS The federal regulation (49 CFR 219) regarding drug and alcohol testing will be changing on June 12, 2017. As a result, all electricians in the M of W and M of E Departments will be subject to random drug testing. The Carrier…
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Kevin J. Holder, brother of Michael Holder (BIG MIKE) Electrician in the Motor Shop. Services Wake will be held Friday, January 6, 2017 2:00PM – 4:00PM and 7:00PM – 9:00PM At Moloney’s of Happauge…
On behalf of your elected officials, I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, a joyous Holiday Season and a Happy New Year! The holidays are a time to reflect on the past year and to celebrate the gifts of the season…
This holiday season, make sure that the gifts you give your loved ones responsibly made with union labor, right here in the USA. UCOMM Blog and Labor 411 have teamed up to create a list of toys, tools, alcohol, cars, apparel and so much…
The rail road industry is a dangerous place to work no matter what yard, shop, section of track, or department you may be in. It is not just your own life you are responsible for, but you are also responsible for any other person…
Anyone training another employee is entitled to the Lead Tech pay rate. Remind your supervisor. Anyone not receiving the proper rate should notify your union representative. All JFK members are encourage to attend the monthly meetings held on the second Tuesday of the month…
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…
I would like to thank Local Chairman Ramone Lopez and Representative Richarde Robinson for taking the time to come to November’s General Membership Meeting. It was the first time anyone from Newark Airtrain has attended the meeting. These monthly meetings are for ALL members…
A recent near miss with a Maintenance Recovery Vehicle has once again brought the spot light back to guideway safety. If the proper people are not assigned (Safety Spotter, Area Coordinator) to do the job, do not do it until the proper people are…