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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Some info
1.The Unfair Labor Practice for TriMet Employees concerning COLA’s (cost of living adjustment) was settled and the Union won.
2.The COLA adjustments will be received retroactive calculating from 6/1/2011, 12/1/2011 & 6/1/2012. These are the scheduled dates that you should have received your COLA increases but did not, these are guaranteed wages that you will receive in your pay check.
3.TriMet’s current Arbitration is complete; Ron Heintzman was the expert witness for the union. Since Ron was one of the people who wrote the contract he was able to bring information to the proceeding and make it clear as to the intention of the Labor Contract Language. The decision for TriMet arbitration is expected on or before July 31, 2012.
4.The new contract negotiations for TriMet will begin in August, as the current contract (decided by the arbitrator), will expire in November
2.The COLA adjustments will be received retroactive calculating from 6/1/2011, 12/1/2011 & 6/1/2012. These are the scheduled dates that you should have received your COLA increases but did not, these are guaranteed wages that you will receive in your pay check.
3.TriMet’s current Arbitration is complete; Ron Heintzman was the expert witness for the union. Since Ron was one of the people who wrote the contract he was able to bring information to the proceeding and make it clear as to the intention of the Labor Contract Language. The decision for TriMet arbitration is expected on or before July 31, 2012.
4.The new contract negotiations for TriMet will begin in August, as the current contract (decided by the arbitrator), will expire in November
THERE IS A MAJOR DISCREPENCY ON THE OLD CONTRACT AGREED AND TODAY'S REALITY
Take a good look at this clause. Why is this not allowed when the contract states it should be allowed?
CLASSIC TWEETS
@TriMet Red WB MAX type2 has HEAT on (89 temp) but passengers aren't complaining if it's ON TIME with no delays :)
— billwalle (@billwalle) May 31, 2012
@TriMet good thing about heated MAX cars today? You'll need a jacket to go out in today's "blizzard" outside!
— billwalle (@billwalle) May 31, 2012
Just think #trimess actually pays folks to make messes of Max like this! #trimet
— Debdawg48 (@debdawg007) May 31, 2012
For gawd's sakes #trimess it took more than 30 min on Max to get from Lloyd Center to Gateway! #trimet #smh
— Debdawg48 (@debdawg007) May 31, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
CLASSIC TWEETS
Considering a scorched earth social media campaign against trimet.
— Mark Warner (@osubeav) May 31, 2012
Here are some of the classic dispatch videos
If you haven't heard this great clips I encourage you to do it quickly before Trimet finds yet another way to shut me down:
Bunch of old clips that I just dug up
http://youtu.be/gMAW743JyEY
http://youtu.be/4WG1FiyCHQM
http://youtu.be/J9NOsGdhWOo
http://youtu.be/QvKRvLkl5Vs
http://youtu.be/6cedgCooqxU
http://youtu.be/wQUqp8ikp4E
http://youtu.be/c9py8iGgE1s
http://youtu.be/fnA9PfHh7bA
http://youtu.be/OYoiuJ8OTjc
http://youtu.be/rMzLE0PGjaA
http://youtu.be/uiS5qeqJE7w
http://youtu.be/B-S8U5_R6pU
http://youtu.be/4WG1FiyCHQM
http://youtu.be/J9NOsGdhWOo
http://youtu.be/QvKRvLkl5Vs
http://youtu.be/6cedgCooqxU
http://youtu.be/wQUqp8ikp4E
http://youtu.be/c9py8iGgE1s
http://youtu.be/fnA9PfHh7bA
http://youtu.be/OYoiuJ8OTjc
http://youtu.be/rMzLE0PGjaA
http://youtu.be/uiS5qeqJE7w
http://youtu.be/B-S8U5_R6pU
Searching around my internet domains
I have more blogs and internet sites than you can shake a stick at, after getting my dispatch library deleted I started tracking down some of these old sites, I found this movie which was taken inside a nursing home, still give me the creeps to watch it. This poor woman was hollering and hollering for her pillow and nobody came to her aid until I did.
BIG NEWS! TRIMET GETS MY DISPATCH LIBRARY PULLED
YouTube, which is always VERY RISKY TO USE, and I know that from experience, has cancelled my dispatch library account. Hopefully the people that were enjoying it enjoyed it while it lasted.
I'm almost 100% sure that it was Trimet that got this action to happen, using "trademark infringement" as the issue, even though it was clearly stated in the title of the site that it was the unofficial call center site. The people that were interested in the material had already heard it anyway, so its not big deal in reality.
I listen to things once only myself.
BE NOT DESPAIRED! I AM NEVER DESPAIRED AT THEIR ATTEMPTS TO SILENCE DISSENT!
I'll come up with something else, in the meantime you can still enjoy dispatch calls live:
http://t.co/iH3DnrY1
Song for Trimet management
I'm almost 100% sure that it was Trimet that got this action to happen, using "trademark infringement" as the issue, even though it was clearly stated in the title of the site that it was the unofficial call center site. The people that were interested in the material had already heard it anyway, so its not big deal in reality.
I listen to things once only myself.
BE NOT DESPAIRED! I AM NEVER DESPAIRED AT THEIR ATTEMPTS TO SILENCE DISSENT!
I'll come up with something else, in the meantime you can still enjoy dispatch calls live:
http://t.co/iH3DnrY1
Song for Trimet management
I signed up for this
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(last I looked there were 2 seats left)
(last I looked there were 2 seats left)
Shit hole called Trimess
Live from the field:
bus overhead reads one thing on inside and something different on outside.....
mic doesnt work!..
let me tell u..i am NOT gonna holler all day! They can kiss off!
the bus was so filthy coulldnt even see out windshield..
operaor thre transfers all down by seat!..
shit it just goes on and on here
bus overhead reads one thing on inside and something different on outside.....
mic doesnt work!..
let me tell u..i am NOT gonna holler all day! They can kiss off!
the bus was so filthy coulldnt even see out windshield..
operaor thre transfers all down by seat!..
shit it just goes on and on here
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
LACMTA: No more honor system
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57441686/los-angeles-ending-metro-ticket-honor-system/
Now, with 85 miles of track and 170,000 riders, the board of the county's Metropolitan Transportation Authority has voted to make the system work like it does in every other big city by approving locking gates.
Riders have previously been expected to have a ticket, and faced a $250 fine if caught without one. Tickets will now have transponders and riders will scan them to open gates.
"The honor system hasn't worked," said Los Angeles County supervisor and MTA board member Zev Yaroslavsky. "I don't know of any major metropolitan transit agency in the world that does this."
Now, with 85 miles of track and 170,000 riders, the board of the county's Metropolitan Transportation Authority has voted to make the system work like it does in every other big city by approving locking gates.
Riders have previously been expected to have a ticket, and faced a $250 fine if caught without one. Tickets will now have transponders and riders will scan them to open gates.
"The honor system hasn't worked," said Los Angeles County supervisor and MTA board member Zev Yaroslavsky. "I don't know of any major metropolitan transit agency in the world that does this."
CLASSIC TWEETS
At Lombard TC a fare cheat bolted from #trimet MAX inspectors shouting ”Fuck you, pigs!” as she ran past dozens of startled motorists.
— Luke Lefler (@brokenhours) May 30, 2012
DIRECTLY FROM ATU PRESIDENT JONATHAN HUNT
I asked Jon the following question:
Rumor is that you want to use any back pay received from Trimet (COLA'S, Health) for union purposes.
Jonathan's response:
That is an absolute false rumor! No way Shape or form!
It's all campaign lies
CLASSIC TWEETS
On my birthday I'll no longer ride TriMet. My pass will quadruple in price and I'll have to pay two bucks more a trip. Talk about farehikes!
— Cameron Johnson (@CamOfPortland) May 29, 2012
Direct from the field
wouldnt iit be great if this of piece ofshit place to work could give u good equipment to drive?..i know an odd request!...spend all kinds of money elsewhere!
no headlights!...tried everything!..i will call when i roll out of here!
no headlights!...tried everything!..i will call when i roll out of here!
Monday, May 28, 2012
Rock and Roll marathon
Real Trimet supervisory reports
I was the only roomer for the event and was very busy, I
think that we need more than I roomer for the event. There were long delays for
the buses in many of the bump-through. The reroute for the line 14 were
confusing to the drivers and passengers. And the report time should have been
5am and not 5:30am.
Cirque du Soleil presents OVO
Real Trimet supervisory reports
TVM machines were not in good working order.
TVM machines were not in good working order.
One TVM was “Out of Service” and the other was barely
working. People had to wait in a long
line to buy a fare and missed a train they could have easily been on. We may get several complaints about the
operational issues of our TVM machines.
Both should have been in good working order for the event.
Real Trimet supervisory reports
Mr. xxxxxx stated that he was slightly distracted East bound with last minute customers east bound at 82nd Ave. He took a point of power and realized he had not called the signal and would trip. He called control pulled back recalled and proceeded. He was fit for duty and was off for the day.
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I arrived Gresham Transit at 21:43. As I drove by bus # 2272 operating as a number 9. I noticed the drivers side from the operators cab window back had fresh gang paint on the side of the bus. I called dispatch reporting it and contacted the bus operator she also said it was new. The paint was tacky to the touch and you could still smell it.
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I arrived Gresham Transit at 21:43. As I drove by bus # 2272 operating as a number 9. I noticed the drivers side from the operators cab window back had fresh gang paint on the side of the bus. I called dispatch reporting it and contacted the bus operator she also said it was new. The paint was tacky to the touch and you could still smell it.
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Real Trimet supervisory reports
On Wednesday 4/18/12 my partner, xxxx and I de-boarded a SB train, (9064) at 850pm. As we walked to the front of the train i looked over at the operator, xxxxx and noticed him wearing a black or blue beanie hat and a silver earpiece in his right ear.
After Action Report - Supervisory reports
Bus Bridge – Rail Grinding (Northbound)
Had to use 7/67 due to too many bikes.
Had to call CTran to hold last bus at Delta Park.
Two busses were not enough to handle the load due to too many bicycles. Twice we had trains with 5 bicycles on board. Also, Dispatch had to call CTran and have them hold the last bus from Delta Park until our bus got there to transfer passengers. We should have made arrangements with CTran earlier.
Had to use 7/67 due to too many bikes.
Had to call CTran to hold last bus at Delta Park.
Two busses were not enough to handle the load due to too many bicycles. Twice we had trains with 5 bicycles on board. Also, Dispatch had to call CTran and have them hold the last bus from Delta Park until our bus got there to transfer passengers. We should have made arrangements with CTran earlier.
TRIMET ACTIVIST 'HB'
Brothers and Sisters,
I am writing this concerning the so called “Safety Committee”. I had concerns about an issue that all of us operators worry about, “slip and falls”. I had gotten a PA, due to someone getting up on my bus to ring a bell, I had to make a hard stop and the person fell. I got blamed by 9 or so people, including trainers. When
the so called “Safety Committee” was formed to take operator
suggestions, I jumped at the chance to put pressure on them, to address
the #2 safety issue “we” have (passengers getting up while the bus is in
motion), here where my suggestions on how to deal with this:
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Trimet operator ruins bathroom
Joy of Laundry is a small business in North
Portland at the end of lines 4 and 44. To express his appreciation for TriMet’s service and
operators’ hard work, the owner makes his restroom available to operators on layover. Last
month, this small business owner had to pay a big plumbing bill because a TriMet employee
apparently used the restroom when it was marked “out of order.” What had been a broken
water main became an even messier problem. This unfortunate story is a reminder that the
familiar rules really do matter:
• Don’t flush what shouldn’t be flushed
• Don’t use a restroom labeled “out of order”
• Don’t give access to non-TriMet personnel
• Leave no trace—no litter, graffiti, spills, etc.
In other words, treat layover facilities as you would your own property—or better! Thanks for
doing your part to keep these facilities available.
Portland at the end of lines 4 and 44. To express his appreciation for TriMet’s service and
operators’ hard work, the owner makes his restroom available to operators on layover. Last
month, this small business owner had to pay a big plumbing bill because a TriMet employee
apparently used the restroom when it was marked “out of order.” What had been a broken
water main became an even messier problem. This unfortunate story is a reminder that the
familiar rules really do matter:
• Don’t flush what shouldn’t be flushed
• Don’t use a restroom labeled “out of order”
• Don’t give access to non-TriMet personnel
• Leave no trace—no litter, graffiti, spills, etc.
In other words, treat layover facilities as you would your own property—or better! Thanks for
doing your part to keep these facilities available.
It is legal for petitioners to ride Trimet
Petition gathering on board
Initiative supporters have until July 6 to collect signatures to qualify statewide measures for the
November ballot. Thus, we expect paid signature gatherers and others to target transit, particularly
during Rose Festival and other large events.
Federal and state law permits individuals to canvas for signatures on TriMet property so long as the
effort does not interfere with our transit operations or create a risk of safety. If the activity does block
boarding or deboarding of the vehicles, restricts the free movement of passengers in or about the
stations or stops, or otherwise constitutes a safety hazard, you may request that the activity be
stopped. If you have concerns about the conduct of signature gatherers, contact a supervisor, or call
Dispatch or Control to send someone out to
investigate the behavior.
Initiative supporters have until July 6 to collect signatures to qualify statewide measures for the
November ballot. Thus, we expect paid signature gatherers and others to target transit, particularly
during Rose Festival and other large events.
Federal and state law permits individuals to canvas for signatures on TriMet property so long as the
effort does not interfere with our transit operations or create a risk of safety. If the activity does block
boarding or deboarding of the vehicles, restricts the free movement of passengers in or about the
stations or stops, or otherwise constitutes a safety hazard, you may request that the activity be
stopped. If you have concerns about the conduct of signature gatherers, contact a supervisor, or call
Dispatch or Control to send someone out to
investigate the behavior.
Memories of an ex bus driver
One of the more interesting events on my bus was when I was driving the 8.
I was at the hospital heading back and a man got on the bus in a hospital gown and he had blood dried up on his arms.
He obviously had just escaped from the hospital.
He got on and sat down, of course no fare was paid.
I didn't say a thing. I just let him ride, I never removed a passenger over fare or got into a dispute with a passenger over fare.
I took him where he wanted to go which was somewhere off 15th Avenue.
He never said a word to me, coming or going.
I can still see the man like it was yesterday.
I was at the hospital heading back and a man got on the bus in a hospital gown and he had blood dried up on his arms.
He obviously had just escaped from the hospital.
He got on and sat down, of course no fare was paid.
I didn't say a thing. I just let him ride, I never removed a passenger over fare or got into a dispute with a passenger over fare.
I took him where he wanted to go which was somewhere off 15th Avenue.
He never said a word to me, coming or going.
I can still see the man like it was yesterday.
ATU Constitution and General laws section 14.3 (Members Disqualified from Holding Office)
14.3 Members Disqualified from Holding Office.
Members who have voluntarily left the service in which the membership of the L.U. is engaged, or who have retired on pension or who have been discharged for cause found by the L.U. to be proper, are not eligible to run for any office in the local. No member who is disqualified from holding office under the provisions of Section 504 of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 shall be eligible for holding office in this Union. Pensioners shall not be eligible to be candidates for or hold office in the L.U. except that members who retire on pension during their term of office may complete the term. Any member who has actually quit the service of an employing company to engage in any other business except for this I.U. shall not be eligible to be elected to office in a L.U. and one who is holding office in his or her L.U. at the time the member so quits the service of an employing company may no longer hold office and must resign. Where a member’s discharge case has been sustained under either the procedure set out in the labor contract for the adjudication of such grievances or in any other adjudicatory forum, the member may no longer hold office and must resign.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Rider falls onto operator
Real Trimet supervisory reports:
Operator stated that the passenger boarded at 15th and Fremont going south, passenger chose not to sit down and was standing. As the bus pulled away from the service stop the passenger lost her balance and fell into the stanchion bar and fell on an off duty bus operator. Operator said he and others asked if she was okay and she repeatedly stated she was fine, However as the bus pulled into 5th and Davis NW. passenger started complaining of pain in her left shoulder and arm was tingling, at that point dispatch was notified and medical was called. Passenger was transported by AMR 335 to good samaritan.
passenger name
Operator stated that the passenger boarded at 15th and Fremont going south, passenger chose not to sit down and was standing. As the bus pulled away from the service stop the passenger lost her balance and fell into the stanchion bar and fell on an off duty bus operator. Operator said he and others asked if she was okay and she repeatedly stated she was fine, However as the bus pulled into 5th and Davis NW. passenger started complaining of pain in her left shoulder and arm was tingling, at that point dispatch was notified and medical was called. Passenger was transported by AMR 335 to good samaritan.
passenger name
Trimet Fail
Real Trimet supervisory reports:
One TVM was “Out of Service” and the other was barely
working. People had to wait in a long
line to buy a fare and missed a train they could have easily been on. We may get several complaints about the
operational issues of our TVM machines.
Both should have been in good working order for the event.