As we near the election of our officers for ATU 757 it's time to decide which individuals would have the best prospect to turn around the fortunes of Trimet unionized personnel.
Make no mistake, we are in a fight for our very survival.
Macfarlane's bold attempt to destroy his unionized employees is clear for everyone to see.
From his audacious public complaints about our union, to the systematic torture inflicted on union members by the careerists who make up most of the Trimet management personnel, if we loose this war we loose everything.
I know both Bruce and Jeff personally, they both have worked tirelessly for me in my fight for civil rights while working here at Trimet.
Bruce, as steady as one can be, with impeccable character traits such as intelligence, honesty, integrity, commitment, and understanding of the issues and processes of the union, makes the best candidate for the job of President.
While there are other candidates that would be excellent (Chris Day, Tom Horton for example), they don't have the extensive knowledge of how our union works. Bruce has assured us "his door will always be open" and people like Chris and Tom will be able to access our president and implement some of their excellent ideas.
Jeff is a bulldog in representing unionized members. He possesses all the same character traits as Bruce does.
Jeff is excellent in front of a camera and is able to articulate issues clearly and accurately.
Jeff is excellent in front of a camera and is able to articulate issues clearly and accurately.
There are other excellent candidates for VP, (Mike Conner/Joe Ruffin, Dan Christensen)however I cannot vouch for them as I do not know them well enough.
And finally BRUCE AND JEFF, work well together, they are friends, AND THAT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT for an effective team of leaders.
Some will say it's the "Merlo Gang", but that is a false notion. We are not about Merlo, or Center, or Powell, or First Transit, etc, WE ARE ABOUT UNION AND EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP!
While Jon Hunt and Ron Heinzman have done an excellent job in representing union members in the past, the time for change is now.
We need a new leadership and some new faces to deal with the management people who have so far been unreachable by the current administration!
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I have known Bruce for almost 15 years and he has a TOP notch character, He has the experience of KNOWLEDGE, Our Bargaining History, He has taught me so much, I know he is a Honest man with SOLID core Values.
With our Union on the cusp of collapse, Evette Farra said it herself at the last charter meeting "If we dont turn things around, we will be bankrupt and our union dissolved in 6 months", So I ask you this, How is Jon Hunt Working for you?
Any chance we could convince Chris Day to run for treasurer?
Great to see Jeff running. These two are a strong ticket. Bruce could stand to be a little more forceful, but his integrity should carry the day.
Bruce could stand to be a little more forceful,
~~~>That is why I support the "ticket".
The two of them perfectly compliment each other in personality and style yet they possess the same fundamental values.
Would you post a screen shot of Bruce Hansen's Facebook page?I am not a Facebook member,so I can not login to view his page.
There is nothing to see with a screenshot Steve but we gotta get you signed up for a facebook account.
It's simple...
I respect your decision, Al. But please have the courtesy to REMOVE MY WORDS from the top of this page?
Your words are an accurate description of our management malfeasance, but your wish is my command...
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