Rail service at the CTA, unfortunately, continues to be plagued by issues surrounding hiring and  training. The persistent problems with the agency’s employment pipeline means riders continue to be frustrated with unreliable, infrequent transit service, and CTA workers continue to be frustrated by lack of adequate job growth opportunities.  In late December, we mobilized nearly 900 transit supporters in response to the proposed 2024 CTA budget. The goal was to get the CTA board to invest in operator training and increase the number of courses offered.