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NYC High Pressure Time Issue...I need advice badly...

NYC High Pressure Time Issue...I need advice badly...

NYC High Pressure Time Issue...I need advice badly...

(OP)
I recently passed my NYC High Pressure Boiler Operator written and practical exams. According to the DCAS I need a signature from one of the licensed men That I work with in order to recieve my license. The problem is that I testified in an arbitration 3 years ago against a fellow union member ( he was drunk and wanted to fight, getting us both fired) . The men I work with did not appreciate me testifying against the man who was demoted and subsequently lost his job by failing a drug test. They promised me that they would "blackball" me as a retaliation. I reported the threat to the personell dept here then,  and now three years later this is jamming me up. Any advice gentlemen? I would certainly appreciate it.

RE: NYC High Pressure Time Issue...I need advice badly...

The idea of the signature by someone licenced is to attest to the fact that you know what you are doing on the job and in your daily duties, right?  Isn't there someone in management, who you work for, who still has his licence who would vouch for you?  Ask your boss or manager for help on this matter, they might know someone who can help.  Maybe a letter from them explaining the situation would do the trick.  They should be happy that you wouldn't tolerate someone who was under the influence of drugs, on the job, and should be helpful to you for this willingness on your part to protect the company.

RE: NYC High Pressure Time Issue...I need advice badly...

(OP)
I have submitted a letter from my supervisor (unlicensed) my director(unlicensed) as well as a letter from the personnel director providing my work description and ability. So far, they will not put in writing that I am being retaliated against because as they have said "I cant prove it". All of this has been submitted and I am awaiting NYC DCAS response, I am hoping that they are reasonable, I worked my ass off for that license.

RE: NYC High Pressure Time Issue...I need advice badly...

Not a good situation .Very like a person applying for a new job and getting a bad unjust reference from a former employer,(and you dont know about it) which happens a lot.

RE: NYC High Pressure Time Issue...I need advice badly...

This is a great example of why unions are dying in this country.  They are killing themselves!  In their short-sightedness they "protect their fellow members", when what they are really doing is protecting mediocrity, unprofessionalism, and laziness.  When's the last time you ever saw a union actually expel one of their own for "conduct unbecoming" or not working to standards.  They allow their own reputation to be destroyed by these activities.  If they had a longer term view they would understand that they could virtually insure their future success by insuring that their "customers" ALWAYS get their money's worth.  Instead of pulling their members up to a standard, they drag them all down to the level of the lowest members.  End of speech.

RE: NYC High Pressure Time Issue...I need advice badly...

(OP)
Jboggs,
I agree with you on this. The local 241 that I am currently working for is a teamster local and specific to the college campus that I work on. I am used to the professionalism of Local 94 where I recieved most of my training in Midtown manhattan. 241 is full of know nothing men who love to say" Ive been here 30 years, of course i know what Im doing " when in fact they dont. I would love to hear from someone with DCAS experience on New York, maybemfrom someone who can offer hope that there is a work around in this matter. Thanks to all those here with insights!

RE: NYC High Pressure Time Issue...I need advice badly...

engineering has its dark side too, its not just unions, just take a look at the court cases

you can always ask the licensed party you worked for if he would be willing to write you a rec, if he says hit the road, then start looking


 

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