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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.
The BRS regrets to inform you of the passing of Brother Andrew McCarthys father, Louis P. McCarthy. The funeral arrangements are as follows:
Thursday, November 19th
J. Foster Phillips Funeral Home
179-24 Linden Blvd, Jamaica
Viewing -11:00am
Funeral - 12:00pm
Burial to follow at Flushing Cemetery
We regret to inform you that Dave Wallach’s father passed away. Richard Wallach was a US Army veteran and a CSEA union member. The services were private and in lieu of flowers, a donation can be made by using the links below to Boots on the Ground or Wounded Warrior.
http://www.bootsonthegroundny.com/donate/
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
All those who feel they have errors regarding Administrative Leave being documented as sick leave and had days removed from your bank need to send documentation to info@railroadsignalmen.org. The more info, the better. Cite all dates, times, reference numbers, administrators involved in not allowing you to come to work, and when and why.
Bulletin 21-20
Notice of Awards - Bulletin No 11-20 Revision (3)
On this Workers Memorial Day, we remember all front line workers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the pandemic.
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Memo from General Chairman
COVID-19: What We Know and What To Do
This has come up a lot lately. Only a few members have asked for hard bound copies or PDF of the 2018 contract. Please note that the double time issue with a holiday should be clear to the company. You cannot be penalized. If you have been improperly paid, please send grievances!
The MTA Headquarters building is located at 2 Broadway, near Bowling Green Station. Read the flyer for details.
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.
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.
August 6th
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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.
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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.
All meetings are canceled until further notice