by AmericanDream
I am writing this leaving out names of all employers involved.
I was recently in a conductor program for an MTA railroad and passed every requirement during training. I Received the highest grades on exams and was helped out many of my fellow classmates. Almost a year later, I was let go due to a technical and questionable reason not related to any rules or violations being broken. A simple technicality and somewhat freakish reason for lack of better words. My direct training officer attempted to help but was futile. I attempted appeal, through FRA, who ruled in my favor but in doing so I believe I angered some higher ups. Due to no labor representation I was unable to have their decision overuled.
A few months later I applied and tested for another position with the same railroad. I passed the exam with one of the highest scores, and I passed the ensuing background. Other candidates have been called before me and I was later told that I may not receive a call due to the position requiring certain qualifications. Although the posting doesnt mention anything of that sort
Fast forward to a month ago I was called for an A/C test for another railroad under MTA and passed. During the test we were told that there was another test the following week for other candidates and once those results were tallied only then would they start contacting candidates. I received a letter of denial dated prior to that second exam stating that they would move forward with more qualified candidates.
The responsibilities for this AC position is identical to some of the duties I was doing for a year as a Conductor Trainee in the other railroad. I am confused as to who could possibly be more qualified than someone like me.
I followed every rule, was never late or called out, or never stole any money. I was just a victim of a ridiculous technicality. My natural reaction to appeal and debate my discharge should not be used against me in determining employment with someone else.
My questions are, Although you clearly possess all qualifications and experience and knowledge needed for a position, pass background checks can you still be told that you are not qualified. It seems I am being denied employment for one department due to my history with another department and denied employment by the other company because of the same thing? Could I do anything about this?
I was recently in a conductor program for an MTA railroad and passed every requirement during training. I Received the highest grades on exams and was helped out many of my fellow classmates. Almost a year later, I was let go due to a technical and questionable reason not related to any rules or violations being broken. A simple technicality and somewhat freakish reason for lack of better words. My direct training officer attempted to help but was futile. I attempted appeal, through FRA, who ruled in my favor but in doing so I believe I angered some higher ups. Due to no labor representation I was unable to have their decision overuled.
A few months later I applied and tested for another position with the same railroad. I passed the exam with one of the highest scores, and I passed the ensuing background. Other candidates have been called before me and I was later told that I may not receive a call due to the position requiring certain qualifications. Although the posting doesnt mention anything of that sort
Fast forward to a month ago I was called for an A/C test for another railroad under MTA and passed. During the test we were told that there was another test the following week for other candidates and once those results were tallied only then would they start contacting candidates. I received a letter of denial dated prior to that second exam stating that they would move forward with more qualified candidates.
The responsibilities for this AC position is identical to some of the duties I was doing for a year as a Conductor Trainee in the other railroad. I am confused as to who could possibly be more qualified than someone like me.
I followed every rule, was never late or called out, or never stole any money. I was just a victim of a ridiculous technicality. My natural reaction to appeal and debate my discharge should not be used against me in determining employment with someone else.
My questions are, Although you clearly possess all qualifications and experience and knowledge needed for a position, pass background checks can you still be told that you are not qualified. It seems I am being denied employment for one department due to my history with another department and denied employment by the other company because of the same thing? Could I do anything about this?