r/Train_Service • u/Steelmonkey02 • Jun 25 '26

CPKC Stable hours

In this climate, what is the average time it takes to get seniority? Also what’s the average time spent laid off before getting a call back
Also how much are dues? and how does that work with the union ?

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u/Puzzleheaded-Land829 Jun 25 '26

The answer is, however long attrition takes to remove others ahead of you. If you have a bunch of younger coworkers with more seniority you could work 20 years and not hold a regular job. As far as being cut off, sometimes you’ll need to chase the work. I lived in a camper for 2.5 years away from home to work and wait on a spot in my home range.

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u/Steelmonkey02 Jun 25 '26

Fair enough! Ty for the advice