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When did you get the offer and what is your list number range?

Bus Operator 9618’s Notice of Examination obviously didn’t include a vaccination requirement because there wasn’t a pandemic at the time, but I don’t think they can amend an NOE after the examination is complete. Civil Service has laws and regulations but I am not an attorney. What I do know is you can’t be disqualified for a reason that isn’t listed under the NOE otherwise they’d be stepping on a slippery slope. What they can do is include it in their NOE’s for future exams. Thats just my guess. I’m curious to know if they will require it for new applicants who are applying for the job and not for those who are already on lists.

Not really sure but If they told the new T/W’s about incoming classes, I would say you’re golden for this month if not, it won’t be that long after!! Bet that commute hurt for you by the way lol

You just never know with transit but I do hope that its very soon. The faster you guys get on the faster I can become a pineapple too lol Counting the days..

You obviously made the main pick but for those who now get otj, do they have the juniors filling in for random gangs or do you stay with what you choose during the mini pick throughout the duration of when the main pick comes out? I want Bronx nights lol

Moving along... just what I like to hear.

You can use the data website here. In the dataset search, type in N.Y.C Transit Authority and you'll see all of the recently requested lists pop up.

It looks like this list was certified again but now there are 300 vacancies open. Looks like I may receive an email sooner then I thought lol

How do you like the job so far dman?

This job can’t come soon enough.. lol

Great information! Thank you!! @+Young+

When you guys take the drug test, do they ask you to list which medications you are currently taking while under doctors care? Just wondering because prescribed medications can cause a false flag.

That’s what’s up. I do mail carrier as well with union and pension. I’ll do Track Worker because of the promotional opportunities (PDM, T/O) and there is something special about working maintenance with other people in a very large city, especially at night.

Looks like they have 150 vacancies open. I’m very low 1300’s so it’s going to be a while! I am curious to know how many people they will go through to fill these spots up

Utano never mentioned layoffs, just that there may be some sacrifices. He only said this to make members aware of the dire situation. No layoffs. Terminations, resignations, and retirements with T/W will continue as it has been since 2018 with no new hires. Next year, headcount will start to hit the 1800-1700's if my prediction is right, and hiring will restart as it did with 3600. You just don't know how many guys are leaving or are planning on leaving. It takes a long time but patience. With COVID, this exam will just be extended so I wouldn't sweat it.

The president on the local 100 website said members would be receiving letters about the current financial conditions of the MTA so I kind of figured everyone member would be getting them. Doubt there would be layoffs anyway. Thanks for the update!!!

The financial ruin the MTA is experiencing right now definitely doesn’t help us with this list. I’m sure the headcount for Track Worker is way under 2,000 now as it was at 2,046 by the end of fiscal 2019 which was a little over a year ago and will only keep getting worse, especially with the union president mailing members about possible layoffs. Does this include MOW (Maintenance of Way), I’m not too entirely sure. This will encourage more people to retire though, who are eligible.

A Track Worker already answered your question on page 14, post #326

Definitely will process together. Just patiently waiting for something to happen. We’ll help each other through all of this and hopefully we’ll be on those tracks soon enough!!! When we get on we’ll get some good seniors I hope too. Wanna throw some new jack jokes? All good. Food is on me. Just teach me everything you know about the rails lol

I would say anyone with a list number of about 1000 or below. You can also view those top scorers on the chiefleaders website. I would say anyone having a 106% through a 91% have a fairly well chance, if, things tend to repeat themselves. Anyone with these percentages will just have to play the waiting game.

Amtrak is a good job. It's always good to weigh in your options. I honestly wouldn't mind being a Cleaner (Stations), or a garbage picker as a Track Worker. As long as I get to quit my current job lol

They’ll get to us brotha. You still holding out for Surface or you giving it another shot? This is my last TA exam. It’s this or nothing for me!

When the list expires, you are no longer eligible for that title and you are expired. I know from my knowledge, with the old C/R list they were offering Station Cleaner positions, but that wasn’t the case with 3600 Track Worker. As opposed to C/R and Cleaner (Stations), the lowest MOW title is Railroad Track Cleaner, but that is now scarce. Unfortunate, but there are other ways to get OTJ. If all goes well, the TA will most likely reach 3000 list numbers again, if all goes well. The title isn’t being phased out and there will never be a shortage of track maintenance, and surely SAP is still in place because that is part of the new 20-24 capital plan. I see them just extending this list in the future regardless, so people with those numbers should have a fighting chance. There is of course a small percentage the TA will just not hire as many as they once have, but that is all according to how many guys are promoting and/or retiring, and how badly they want the system to continue it’s own demise. I’ll remain optimistic.

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On list 3600, 889 eligibles were appointed and the last eligible appointed was 384x. You’ll see this reflected on the next main seniority pick. From what I’m seeing it looks like a little over 56 eligibles were put in the last classes which you don’t see on the 2018 main pick sheets