Attention LIRR Members
Brothers and Sisters, Please take a moment to look at the information sheet attached. In it you will see recent general wage increase (GWI) percentages for numerous other ra ...
Voluntary Short-Term Disa ...
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) bene ...
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 ...
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 ...
Engineering Department & ...
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 27 ...
LIRR Drug Testing
Random drug and alcohol testing is required by both the DOT and FRA for certain members performing safety sensitive jobs. While the regulation is quite complex, it is important for ...
LIRR Hours of Service Car ...
We have been successful recently by convincing the Carrier to simplify its Hours of Service compliance policy. Cards no longer need to be filled out. A new form is being supplied b ...
JFK Airtrain: Retroactive ...
Thursday, August 27, 2015 We have been informed by the site, that do to calculation issues regarding shift differential and overtime earnings, retroactive paychecks will not be ...
LIRR Members: Congratulat ...
Congratulations to LIRR Safety Award Winners and 589 members Mark Givens, Chris Cardone and Timothy Gould. An awards ceremony was held on July 24, 2015 at the Hillside Complex reco ...
LIRR MEMBERS: Contract ta ...
Thank you to all who participated in our Contract Survey! The information gathered was invaluable and has helped us get a real pulse of the membership's desires. Our contract ex ...
Confdential Close Call Re ...
The goal of the Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C 3RS) is to improve the safety of railroad operations by providing a voluntary, confidential method of reporting ...
Our condolences to the Sa ...
It is with deep regret that we must inform you of the passing of Brother Keith Saley - LIRR Substation Electrician. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation: Thursday, August ...
LIRR Members: Check Your ...
Our office is advising everyone to check to see who is listed as beneficiaries on their Defined Death Benefit (3 years salary). Contact 646-252-1117 or [email protected]. PROTEC ...
LIRR Third Track Project ...
This past week we once again witnessed the epic battle between progress and regress, an age-old topic we constantly revisit here on Long Island. Gov. Cuomo continues his push for ...
LIRR Updates: Contract Ne ...
Positive Train Control installation has finally begun on the M-7 fleet at theHillside Car-shop. This early stage work will consist of cable, antenna and sensor installation with th ...
LIRR: West Side Shop appe ...
The Company will be mailing training material to every one's house. All represented employees on the property will be receiving it as well. Please take the time to review it and fi ...
ATTENTION LIRR ELECTRICIA ...
Due to safety concerns regarding training, our office is advising all electricians who are not qualified to move cars at the RICHMOND HILL FACILITY, to refrain from bidding any pos ...
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