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2 minutes ago, BrakePipeRuptureBoy said:

INSIDE INFO!!
List # is up to mid-8000s now
Also in July of this year - the list is slated to Expire!

List has been in the mid 8000 since December of last year. The list was posted to expire in September of this year, not July.

6 minutes ago, NJMike73 said:

6601 has been out for max numbers so they closed after some time cause now what going to is ask the remains list and ask them if they want to be cleaners called cta labor class i know people who already got this letter and phone call from MTA cause the list was closing 

Theres thousands of ppl remaining on the qualified list. Theres no way theyre giving all those ppl cleaner jobs. Stations Dept dont need that many CTAs. So how are they choosing who theyre calling to become CTAs out of all those people? 

Also, theres no such thing as max time. They always give an ESTIMATED time of expiration, that that can always be tweaked based on necessity/availability as we have all seen with various exams thats been extended time and time again due to shortage of staff and no other available list to pull from. This list is a prime example of how they can extend any list as they see fit. This list has been claimed to be expired quite a few times and evidence showed otherwise. 

5 minutes ago, NJMike73 said:

this exam has closed as of 2.14.24 it out ran it time frame they won't be calling anyone else from this exam list. cause now u have 2 promotion and open comp exam out now so they must forward 

They must establish a NEW LIST first before they move forward. No list has been established for the promotionals or the OC. Once they establish a list and everyone gets their list numbers, then theyll close and stop calling from Exam 6601. If they need any conductors btwn now and when they finally establish a new list, they will conveniently call from list 6601.

7 minutes ago, Jay-Oh said:

Definitely can. I know plenty of people who promoted from B/O to T/O.

Oh ok. Thats good then.

4 hours ago, train1290 said:

oh, I do work for transit but in Buses as an operator. 

Question, I'm taking the promotional train operator exam this Saturday. I've been studying the rule book looking at the signals and rules...what else should I study?

Are you sure U are allowed to take the train operator promotional coming from buses? I Never heard that bus operators can promote to train op.

2 hours ago, MikeBonds said:

I know someone who went Friday, the list has been extended a whole year, next class March 4th 

I been trynna tell ppl on here time and time again that theres NO NEW established list so they wont close this list UNTIL another list has been established, but nobody wants to listen. They rather go with the negative comments over what makes sense. Oh well.

20 minutes ago, NJMike73 said:

the class coming up will be for promotional employees cause 6601 will closed on 2.14 

That list hasn't been established yet. So I doubt theyll close out before they even established a list for promotional. In October I was informed by the exam unit that the letters with list numbers for C/R promotional will be sent out in 6 to 8 months. So 6 to 8 months from October would likely be April - June. Unless they sped up the process after October, I doubt any promotionals will be called b4 the spring.

1 hour ago, Transporter said:

I came in and took the drug test and gave my application a week ago. I have no worries about the drug test so I am just wondering what the next steps of the process are? What is the timeline? Also am I a lock at this point to be hired once everything else is completed? 

 

 

 

I was planning on moving to Florida so I have everything on hold at the moment but I will need to do something soon so I was wondering if anyone knew these answers?

No you're not locked in. You will need to do final processing which can take a week or MONTHS from now, IF youre chosen to come back. At final processing you will need to be cleared 100% from medical. If anything is found that you need to do extra medical research, then theyll put u on medical hold which will also delay your final processing. That also can take weeks or months. It also depends on when or how often they need to make a TO class. 

17 hours ago, Bapo007 said:

Anybody have any tips to climbing the train for a height challenged person? 

Take your time. Its not a race. Pay attention to all the points of contact u have access to FIRST. Do ONE thing at a time that way U don't slip or miss a step or a handle because you're being desperate. 9/10 theyll send u to the A division if u have a hard time getting up on the B division trains which are taller than the A division trains. Trust me u can do it. You aren't the only short T/O or C/R. If they can do it, u can do it. Just take your time.

2 minutes ago, Comrade96 said:

they actually had 2 promotional conductor exams before the OC one a few months back but yeah

Right. Which was confusing as hell on why they would do that. But yes they did have two.

1 minute ago, MikeBonds said:

Is there still a need of C/Rs? Are the rumors true about the mass retirements and mass shortage of C/Rs? 

Definitely still a shortage. Not to mention trainees who drop out during training, they need to be replaced.

48 minutes ago, MikeBonds said:

Hey listen I’m praying there’s another class after January at least 3-4 more lol 

There will be. The next exam Conductors have to pull from is from a Conductor promotional exam that was given last year February and an open competitive was taken not long after that. And those two exams haven't even established a list yet, and won't be establishing a list for the next few months. So u definitely have a few more months to go depending on the need of Conductors.

5 minutes ago, MikeBonds said:

Question for anyone who can answer, I had to take everything over because my 3 months was up, I took the drug test over on 01-05-24, now I have my clearance letter from my sleep study doctor dated 12-27-23, my question is does that letter also has an expiration date that the doctors would not take? Or is it valid for a long time, I’m also prepared to take proof that I’m still using the machine nightly for 4 hours or more 

I would personally bring those papers to 180 as soon as u can. They might be able to slip u into the upcoming class.

5 minutes ago, Amir said:

Understood, lmao that’s wild. Good to know. I’ll come dressed well. I’ll make sure to print out the papers tomorrow. I literally saw all the papers. One of them needs to filled out online also I believe. 

Yea I believe there's a questionnaire u have to do online.

11 minutes ago, Amir said:

Do you need to be dressed business attire? I just read my email. Geez the amount of paper work that’s needed to be fill out. Omg. 😳 

They want u to come that way but ppl go dressed as they please honestly. Just go with something casual, don't look like u just came from playing basketball or anything. A Polo shirt, some casual jeans is fine.

12 minutes ago, R0cky said:

I was going through the email for the medical appointment. Attached there are PDF files of forms (I-9) form, etc. that need to be filled out. Does anyone know if I need to print and fill out the forms before my appointment or do I fill it out on site? The email doesn’t specify. 

Fill it out at home and bring it filled out to your appt. No diff than how u did for pre employment. 

19 minutes ago, Cashdiior said:

Anybody know when this list # expire ??!! How long  did they extent it last time I heard they had one every month for this year but don’t know how true that is 

We will never know that answer until they officially make that announcement, which hasnt been announced. But my assumption would be that until they establish and open another list, they will continue to extend this list and exhaust it until then.

26 minutes ago, Comrade96 said:

there is no next class, the test expires next month, its now or never

You need to stop saying that. Youve given wrong info for a while now about these list extensions. Since youve first made the claim that these list were gonna expire over a year ago, hundreds have gotten hired since your original claim. I see u still havent learned not to jump to conclusions. As long as they have a need and no other list has been established to pull from, they can continue to extend the list. FYI, there is a next class. 

5 hours ago, DEE123 said:

That’s terrible. I’m running the risk of having the same exact problem trying to go to TA as a B/O. It seems like changing divisions or job titles in recent months has been secretly frowned upon. I tried to switch from MTA Bus Company to mabstoa and TA. I’m on 3 lists. 2 for mabstoa and 1 for TA.

I did 3 day 1 processings and drug tests, and I never hear anything back not even to take a 2nd drug test. it’s been over 90 days for two of those exams. And nothing no matter how many emails I send and how many times I call them. 

Don't let them folks who's stuck in those other depts dictate how u move. If you feel u need or want a change, go for it. I'm in a dept I want to get out of aswell, and I'm just waiting for the call just like you. Our day will come.

2 hours ago, Jay-Oh said:

This is a good point. They love disqualifying people for their sick time.

I dont think that rule can be used in that manner. If it's for sick time, I believe they'll have to tell u that specifically. The 1/3 rule is supposed to be random.

2 hours ago, Tdevon2923 said:

Wow that’s crazy mind you I’m already a conductor for the last 7 years. 

U didn't apply for that TO promotional that came out not long ago? If u did and u pass, most likely you'll get in that way.

48 minutes ago, Tdevon2923 said:

Anyone know how long the drug test is good for. I don’t know if it’s two months or three. If it’s two, mine just expired last week. Haven’t heard a single world. Nobody hasn’t responded to any emails or calls. 

90 days

36 minutes ago, Alucard said:

Okay, you're infact looking for a wage progression chart. While postings for jobs will show the progression chart, if there's been no recent posting it might not be easily accessible to grab. I would suspect the progression will mirror the breakdowns of most twu repped positions. 70% $25.05 of $35.79. This will be just math if you know the time period to 100% and the percentage increase on the progression. But yeah, some job postings do offer the charts up front

Definitely 

5 hours ago, Amir said:

Top pay 35.79 geez.

 

Yes thats the top pay for Conductors right now, with yearly percentage raises since the new contract was approved. May 16 2023 we got a 3% raise (Based on your hourly wage). Next May 2024 another 3%, then May of 2025 we get a 3.5% raise topping out at $38.15, then we head over to fight for new contract raises. For us thats been down here we believe we deserve a lil more, but for new hires it may be a good look. 

1 minute ago, Alucard said:

This may assist you in getting what you are looking for.

https://www.twulocal100.org/2023-contract-wage-chart

I have that from TWU, but those are all Top pay charts from contract agreement raises. But it doesnt show how you will get from Starting pay to Top pay.

Since the raises took affect from the contract, the new hires get a new sheet showing their yearly increments from starting pay ($25.05) to Top pay ($35.79).

So for example... the sheet will show year one $25.05, Year two $26.72, year three $27.10, and so on until u reach Top pay. 

They usually give that to you either when u swear in or at orientation. Alot of folks get alot of paper work given to them that they don't notice they have that paper.