QueensCzar248 Posted December 15, 2009 Share #1 Posted December 15, 2009 I have always been curious as to what the rules for T/Os and C/Rs regarding uniforms were. I've heard that there is a difference between winter and summer uniforms, that the vest cannot be worn with a blazer or something to that effect, the TA issues a certain type work boots, and that hats must be worn with badges in cold weather. Can someone provide me with some information on this topic? Thanks a lot! -<R> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will-Bx-718 Posted December 16, 2009 Share #2 Posted December 16, 2009 I have always been curious as to what the rules for T/Os and C/Rs regarding uniforms were. I've heard that there is a difference between winter and summer uniforms, that the vest cannot be worn with a blazer or something to that effect, the TA issues a certain type work boots, and that hats must be worn with badges in cold weather. Can someone provide me with some information on this topic? Thanks a lot!-<R> Well I don;t work in RTO but I can't imagine the uniform policy being any different than it is in any other department. As long as it TA issued you can wear it. Your not forced to wear a certain uniform in the winter or summer. You required to wear you tie after sept-30 to may 31st. Safety boots are mosty issued to cleaners, everyone else must wear either black or brown boots or shoes no sneakers. And we are required to have a black pen to write with and have our badge and passes on us and displayed if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopsicleXGirl Posted December 16, 2009 Share #3 Posted December 16, 2009 i wouldn't be caught dead wearing either of the issued hats. :tdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 16, 2009 Share #4 Posted December 16, 2009 i wouldn't be caught dead wearing either of the issued hats. :tdown: Just don't be caught wearing some other hat while on the clock. It's one of the easiest and quickest write-ups out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted December 16, 2009 Share #5 Posted December 16, 2009 i wouldn't be caught dead wearing either of the issued hats. :tdown: You don't like the conductors hat? I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey 316 Posted December 17, 2009 Share #6 Posted December 17, 2009 MTA uniform are made from yhe cheapest material known to man. In the winter you will freeze to death with the coat they issue. The pants are paper thin, and the shirts have no body to them. That's why alot of conductors wear hoodies under there coats, and swith to Dickes pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will-Bx-718 Posted December 17, 2009 Share #7 Posted December 17, 2009 MTA uniform are made from yhe cheapest material known to man. In the winter you will freeze to death with the coat they issue. The pants are paper thin, and the shirts have no body to them. That's why alot of conductors wear hoodies under there coats, and swith to Dickes pants. Well as far as the coats go S/A's and TSS's have been issued a much better coat than the old blue one and it is very warm. It's a coat/jacket combo you can wear seperate or together. The jacket has fleece lining in it. The newer pants they gave are a bit warmer, but a little tight. I can wear the pants with some thermals and I'am just fine. The old stuff was pretty bad especially the coat, I never wore it. It's still sitting in my closet aging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zman Posted December 17, 2009 Share #8 Posted December 17, 2009 You don't like the conductors hat? I like it. I like the winter furry that the TA gives us, which is super warm, but won't get you on the cover of GQ anytime soon. I call it the Floyd R. Turbo hat. C/R's have to wear long-sleeved shirts, ties and hat with badge. Or the turtle-neck sweater with hat and badge. T/O's have to wear long-sleeved shirts or the turtle-neck. For both titles, long pants and boots (boots self purchased, but have to meet TA specifics) are mandatory year-round, and the turtle neck cannot be worn with the uniform shirt. One or the other. Safety boots are available, but are quite bulky and can be uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will-Bx-718 Posted December 17, 2009 Share #9 Posted December 17, 2009 I like the winter furry that the TA gives us, which is super warm, but won't get you on the cover of GQ anytime soon. I call it the Floyd R. Turbo hat. Yeah that is a very brave hat lol, but it is extremely warm. If I ever do a G.O. job in the winter I always wear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zman Posted December 17, 2009 Share #10 Posted December 17, 2009 Yeah that is a very brave hat lol, but it is extremely warm. If I ever do a G.O. job in the winter I always wear it. You look like a blithering idiot wearing it, but you'll be the warmest idiot in the state.:cool: Nothing better during the arctic chill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will-Bx-718 Posted December 17, 2009 Share #11 Posted December 17, 2009 LMAO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted December 17, 2009 Share #12 Posted December 17, 2009 You look like a blithering idiot wearing it, but you'll be the warmest idiot in the state.:cool: Nothing better during the arctic chill. Not in Canada. I saw people wearing them all over in the TTC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zman Posted December 17, 2009 Share #13 Posted December 17, 2009 Not in Canada. I saw people wearing them all over in the TTC. Ah, but Toronto is in a province and not a state. So there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayBuffer Posted December 17, 2009 Share #14 Posted December 17, 2009 What about the baseball cap and winter beanie? I've even seen those doo-rags, although personally I think they're a bit unprofessional for C/Rs and S/As. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noflexdont Posted December 17, 2009 Share #15 Posted December 17, 2009 i know in surface we can wear trucker caps with mta logo or depot logo, no mets yankees ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted December 17, 2009 Share #16 Posted December 17, 2009 What about custom fitted MTA baseball hats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted December 17, 2009 Share #17 Posted December 17, 2009 You look like a blithering idiot wearing it, but you'll be the warmest idiot in the state.:cool: Nothing better during the arctic chill. I have been told i look "handsome" in that hat by the feeeemmmmmmaaaallllleeesss.... Dont hate the playa....:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will-Bx-718 Posted December 17, 2009 Share #18 Posted December 17, 2009 What about custom fitted MTA baseball hats? No, people do it but they are not suppose to. The rule is if it wasn't issued by transit you can't wear it on duty. I wear a sweater hat with the mta logo printed on while on the way to and from work, but not on duty. I did however manage to get a CTA's (NYCT Logo) sweater cap that is mta issued and can be worn on duty. I have also obtained a few B/O commando style sweaters and wear them while on duty. Supervisors always ask if I was a B/O and I simply say yes and thats the end of the discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopsicleXGirl Posted December 17, 2009 Share #19 Posted December 17, 2009 Just don't be caught wearing some other hat while on the clock. It's one of the easiest and quickest write-ups out there. aww shucks..... there goes the idea of wearing a santa hat while on duty next week. i think i'd get written up for not wearing a hat before i'd ever get written up for wearing a non-mta issued one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted December 17, 2009 Share #20 Posted December 17, 2009 aww shucks..... there goes the idea of wearing a santa hat while on duty next week. i think i'd get written up for not wearing a hat before i'd ever get written up for wearing a non-mta issued one. Don't you have to wear the full C/R uniform including the hat when doing platform duty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopsicleXGirl Posted December 17, 2009 Share #21 Posted December 17, 2009 Don't you have to wear the full C/R uniform including the hat when doing platform duty? i wore it the first time i had platform duty. the fur hat. and i was told i looked like a "snow princess" by some wacko on the platform. NEVER AGAIN. i'm NOT going to be MTA's little snow princess. NO HAT FOR ME. :tdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted December 17, 2009 Share #22 Posted December 17, 2009 i wore it the first time i had platform duty. the fur hat. and i was told i looked like a "snow princess" by some wacko on the platform. NEVER AGAIN. i'm NOT going to be MTA's little snow princess. NO HAT FOR ME. :tdown: LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RokuSix Posted December 17, 2009 Share #23 Posted December 17, 2009 I have to admit, I think transit uniforms are some of the most attractive uniforms out there. No one looks bad in them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted December 17, 2009 Share #24 Posted December 17, 2009 This thread is win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomotion69 Posted December 17, 2009 Share #25 Posted December 17, 2009 I have to admit, I think transit uniforms are some of the most attractive uniforms out there. No one looks bad in them! Even if the transit employee weighs 500 lbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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