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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
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 ...
Attention LIRR Car Movers
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 co ...
2018 Bombardier Airtrain ...
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VOTE NO TO PROPOSAL 1!
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 am ...
To All Maintenance of Way ...
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 ...
Attention LIRR M of E Mem ...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW FEDERALLY MANDATED RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING LEGISLATION. Our office has been notified that the LIRR has received clarification from ...
Memorial Day Message
Once again summer is almost here and nothing announces its arrival better than Memorial Day weekend! During the weekend's festivities please take some time to reflect on the freedo ...
Benny Needs Your Help!
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 availabl ...
Update For LIRR Members
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 Dep ...
Passing of Kevin J Holder ...
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 Frid ...
Labor 411: Holiday Shoppi ...
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 ...
Safety in the workplace
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, ...
Condolences to the Oaklan ...
We would like to express our deepest condolences to Vehicle Technician David Oakland who lost his wife Kelly Ann. There will be a viewing this Friday, November 11 from 2-4pm and 7- ...
Tee Shirt Design Contest
We are looking for new tee shirt design ideas. Email your ideas to ibew589@optonline.net and put "Tee Shirt Contest" in the subject box. If we use your idea you'll win a free tee s ...
Lineman Appreciation Day
July 10 is Lineman Appreciation Day, commemorating the contributions of the men and women who bring electricity to the U.S. economy and honoring the legacy of Henry Miller, one of ...
Enjoy a Union, Made in th ...
Summer is here, the sun is out and the celebration of our country's independence is almost here! The Fourth of July is an explosion of festivities and gatherings, and we at Labor 4 ...
We urge everyone to suppo ...
You can do this by making a donation to Shootout for Soldiers. Local Treasurer and Union Representative Vincent D'Agostino will be playing in a charity Lacrosse tournament to help ...
Election Results
MESSAGE FROM ELECTION JUDGE FRANK HILL The results from the election are in. They are as follows; President and Delegate to the I.O. Convention             ...
Electric Safety Month 201 ...
The month of May is National Electrical Safety Month. It serves as a foundation to educate people about the steps that can be taken to reduce the number of electrically-related fir ...
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