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.
Online forms are now available at the Local 56 website
It is now possible to fill out & print out Sick, Personal
and Bereavement forms via our website, just visit the "Useful Information" page or click on the link below.
Have you ever wondered where the work rules we enjoy today came from?
Obviously they didn't come about via the benevolence of the carrier, they had to be fought for and earned. Click on the
link below to learn more.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) would like to commend the U.S. Senate in
its confirmation of Walt Barrows to serve as Labor member on the Railroad Retirement Board.
For a look back at what needed to take place to get the Long Beach branch back
up and running, click on the link below. Well done to our union brothers!
Show your
solidarity amongst your fellow Communications and Signal brothers by wearing anything BRS on Fridays.
We want your input. If you have any comments
or concerns regarding the local please send them to us by typing into the box below. All entries will be kept confidential:
Have
you sent us your email address?
In an effort to
improve communication, increase participation and reduce operating expenses Local 56 is in the
process of compiling an email database.
If you have
yet to forward us your email information please complete the form below.
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.
East Side Acces Project, click on photo for more picutures.