We are Local 56!
Local 56 represents Communications and Signal employees working for the Long Island Rail Road.
Local 56 has been resolute in the establishment and protection of the rights and working conditions of it's represented employees, and will continue to be so in an uncertain and ever changing environment.
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LIRR trains delayed, canceled by installation of new signal system
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MTA Denies Problem With Contractor Safety
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Update
This Workers Memorial Day We Remember All Front Line Workers
On this Workers Memorial Day, we remember all front line workers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the pandemic.
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MTA boss says CDC coronavirus guidance against face masks fails agency’s front-line workers
New Agreement Books Now Available
New agreement books with all modifications and current wages are now available in hard copy and electronic format. Download here or request bound booklet from a union officer.
Eileen Howell and her son Thomas are raising awareness for suicide prevention.
Update from Grand Lodge.
General Chairman Mike Owens from Chicago Metra has retired after an impressive and long career of service to the BRS. With his position on the Grand Board of Trustees now vacated, General Chairman Chris Natale was nominated and unanimously elected to serve on the board. Present from Local 56 for the election were Brian Aarne, James Carone, James Ridley, and Mike Sullivan.
Vice General Chairman Michael Sullivan has been appointed to serve on the BRS TRAINING COMMITTEE. The position was also vacant as a result of Mike Owens' retirement. The objective is to use every outlet to promote unionism and educate new officers.
Mike Sullivan was also appointed to serve as New York Political Director to assist Grand Lodge Legislative Representative, Mike Efaw.
Read This NTSB Scathing Report
Click here to read the NTSB scathing report concerning unacceptable slow reaction regarding implementation and training on PTC and its effect on public and employee safety.
Please note these email addresses: BrsComm@lirr.org & BrsSignal@lirr.org
These user names were created by the company in an effort to help simplify submitting bids. Perhaps they should have been named differently but please note that your UNION DOES NOT MONITOR OR RECEIVE ANY EMAILS sent here.
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General Natale addresses MTA IG baseless attacks on front line workers.
Communications and Signal Systems, Then and Now
A look back on getting the Long Beach branch back up and running
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