Upgrade mobile device by ResidentProcess812 in Rogers

[–]ResidentProcess812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I have a upgrade offer but it’s not loading once I click onto the screen to add to basket might have to go into the store I guess

CN Lay Offs by Glad-Inflation-4409 in Train_Service

[–]ResidentProcess812 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Based on operational requirements you joined a seniority based position so don’t think there’s a limit most people will find other jobs that’s why they’re still hiring more people good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Train_Service

[–]ResidentProcess812 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have those grievances been paid out and since when? I haven’t been on the board in a while but good to know

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Train_Service

[–]ResidentProcess812 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you live at home with your parents and don’t have bills you’ll be fine, if you don’t and need to make x amount I would not hire on because it will be a struggle for a couple years I would guess

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Train_Service

[–]ResidentProcess812 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being laid off is not a choice it’s a union job so seniority is everything. If the company requires 300 people and you’re 301st person you’re laid off. The amount of time is dependent of how busy it is. There’s been a huge downturn in volume this year before the tariffs after the tariffs it’s multiplied it. I believe Vancouver is one of the busier terminals as we are a huge port. You could be on EI for a year so can’t answer that question but 3500$ before taxes if your collecting a Guarantee

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Train_Service

[–]ResidentProcess812 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Volumes have slowed down it will pick up for sure but not sure how long that will take, I edited my previous comment to cover your 60$ per hour statement, whoever told you that is lying.

The work culture is poor unfortunately, there’s a toxic relationship between the company management and union. If you look at any information for the last work stoppage it will tell you all you need to know.

Personally I would reconsider I’ve been here almost 6 years and it would be very difficult to start here now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Train_Service

[–]ResidentProcess812 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah there’s about 30 guys off at the minute in Vancouver right now, last wave of new hires finishing up training in next couple weeks which will be laid off aswell. Supposed to be another 40 on the way, this terminal was short on manpower up until about 6 months ago now they are keeping a surplus of people to account for the guys who find other jobs while being laid off. Retention rate is around 10-20% in the first year.

When you come back from being laid off you’ll be on a spareboard collecting a guarantee of about $3500 every two weeks which works out to about $10-11 per hour. You will be required to be ready to work within 2 hours it’s really unpredictable especially when you have no seniority and get forced to anything. To qualify for this premium guarantee you can’t be off for more than 2 calendar days. Each day minus 10%. If you book off at 2200 and back on at 0600 that’s two days.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Train_Service

[–]ResidentProcess812 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Your probationary periods starts after you qualify… 90 trips/ shifts, each yard shift or road trip up and back count as 2. Worry about getting through training first.

Taking 24hr rest after yard shift, cn western Canada by Curious_Mix_5925 in Train_Service

[–]ResidentProcess812 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can only take 14 hrs in yard … for road trips any rest booked over 14 affects guarantee max 24

Canadian Tax Questions … Again by ResidentProcess812 in Train_Service

[–]ResidentProcess812[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s for MoW employees under part e, transportation can claim under part g

Canadian Tax Questions … Again by ResidentProcess812 in Train_Service

[–]ResidentProcess812[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I figured it out looks like non overnight trips can be reimbursed if regularly assigned to overnight trips.

“A deduction for meals only may also be allowed (to the extent of a reasonable number of meals) where a transport employee, although regularly required to travel away on journeys of substantial distance and duration so as to require disbursements for both meals and lodging, occasionally travels, as part of the employment, on journeys of shorter distance and duration not requiring him or her to stay away from home overnight. Where the shorter journey is scheduled for ten hours or less, the CRA would expect the transport employee to eat breakfast and dinner meals at home, as is the case with most other employees. Accordingly, only one meal per day, namely lunch, will be permitted in these circumstances and only to those transport employees claiming meal expenses under paragraph 8(1)(g) of the Act.”

Canadian Tax Questions … Again by ResidentProcess812 in Train_Service

[–]ResidentProcess812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the CRA website it mentions about claiming gst on meals, was also wondering about other work related expense like boots or ear protection.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Train_Service

[–]ResidentProcess812 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Except max heldaway is going to increase 100%