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Brothers "en masse"

Welcome to the Local 56 Website!
     Established in 1918, B.R.S. 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.

To learn more about the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen click here.

Next local meeting- TBA

"RED SHIRT FRIDAYS"
Show your solidarity amongst your fellow Communications and Signal brothers by wearing red on Fridays. If you don't have "The Red Shirt" and are interested in "having" one please contact Bill White.

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Comm. InspectorJ. Hubbs Core Drilling At Babylon. (Submitted by W. White)..

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local 56 members at TWU rally in front of M.T.A. headquarters, 9/29/09.

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Gathered at Grand Central Station.

 
Cold Weather Safety
Be prepared, winter is here.

Click here to visit our "Safety" page for more information.

Click here for information regarding Seasonal and Swine Flu.

Know Your Rights!
If any carrier representative attempts to ask you questions that you feel could possibly lead to discipline, you may refuse to answer till you have a union representative present that has had the opportunity to discuss matters with you first.
 
Know your rights! 
 
The carrier is under no obligation to tell you that you may have a representative present, you must request one. Also, once you have made your request they are not allowed to continue the questioning or try to talk you out of your representation.
 
Remember, we're in this together.
 
 

Click here for Wageworks changes information courtesy of brother Dave W.

For video highlights of the Valley cut you can visit the L.I.R.R. facebook page by clicking here.

Assistant Evaluation/Practical schedule is out, please click here for dedtails.

 
 
News & Events

Click here for Local 56 meeting schedule.

 
Concerning the Rail Safety Improvement Act 
 
Some of the provisions that will be affecting us have to do with training, certification and hours of service reform. For more information click below:

For more information regarding the Rail Safety Improvement Act click here.

In case you got here some other way you can now reach us via the following:  http://www.brslocal56.com
 
 
 

Click the link below for the F.R.A. Interpretation of Supervisions Entrance To The Exam Room Of an Injured Employee

Dues increase passed at October 7 regular meeting. Please click here for details.

 

Attention All Veterans(LIRR Sig and Comm)

 The Long Island Rail Road Asst. Signalman Phase 2 training program has been approved by the Veterans Administration for financial support while enrolled in Phase 2 (retro active up to one year). If you are a Veteran who enrolled in the G.I. Bill, or for more info, please contact Lori Ebbighousen from the training dept. at 718 558 3101 or Bill White at  516 697 2007.

Click to view changes to LIRR Military Leave Policy

 
 
 
 
Have you sent us your email address?
In an effort to streamline operations union officials have begun to compile an email database of the membership. It is felt that this endeavor, along with other measures, will help to improve communication, increase participation and ultimately reduce some of the operating expenses of the local. A strong response is necessary for this undertaking to be sucessful and we hope that all who are able to participate will. Thank you.     

To send email information direct please click here. (brslocal56b@lycos.com).

We want you...
Attend local lodge meetings, the more you participate, the stronger we will be.

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