This was a man that came into work an hour early so he could clean his bus properly for his work shift.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
TRIMET DECIDES THAT SAFETY IS NOT THAT IMPORTANT AFTER ALL
An insider tips me to the following:
I read your post concerning safety at the company. One thing that you may have not known, but the company has now embarked on hiring about 100 newbs in a 12 month period and reduced the requirement of 9 weeks training to just 6. That means that the safety issues will be a major problem in the future
Latest SEEN and HEARD on #TRIMET (aka #Trimess)
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Dammit, TriMet transit tracker... you've screwed me yet again!
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For Halloween this Year...
For Halloween this year, bus 1613 is dressing up as a bus from 2011's fare past.
...Or maybe just dressing up as a bus from 1990...
Joe Rose says Lane is right!
@pdxtransitlane If you are filming on a platform, it's the same thing as a sidewalk. It's a public place. You don't have to get permission.
— Joseph Rose (@pdxcommute) October 31, 2012
JC VANETTA SPEAKS WITH LANE JENSEN
JC Vannatta at his Finest | Portland Transit Lane
it is my opinion based on my research that recording audio is permissible on transit because there is NO EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY on the public transit system. Furthermore rulings involving police have clearly shown the JC Venatta's interpretation of the audio laws is just plain wrong.
it is my opinion based on my research that recording audio is permissible on transit because there is NO EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY on the public transit system. Furthermore rulings involving police have clearly shown the JC Venatta's interpretation of the audio laws is just plain wrong.
TriMet beefs up security with new K-9 team
Good video of shocked Trimet riders as a dog is used on them. And a VERY STERN HARRY SAPPORTA makes quite a stern statement
TriMet beefs up security with new K-9 team - KPTV - FOX 12
TriMet beefs up security with new K-9 team - KPTV - FOX 12
TRIMET ENDS UP IN FEDERAL COURT DUE TO ITS ROUGE FARE INSPECTORS
She said a blond woman sitting on a bench applauded her
for standing up for free speech. Nearby, a man appeared to be filming her exchange with
the inspector, prompting Boltjes to tell him he couldn't do that, Bricker
testified.
TriMet code does not prohibit riders from filming or taking photos at stations or on vehicles.
Visibly enraged, Bricker said the inspector prevented her from getting on the next two trains before kicking her off the transit system for a month. She had no prior record of problems on TriMet.
"It was the content of my speech that was objectionable," Bricker testified, "not the volume."
Portland attorney says TriMet's questionable enforcement of noise rules violated free-speech rights | OregonLive.com
TriMet code does not prohibit riders from filming or taking photos at stations or on vehicles.
Visibly enraged, Bricker said the inspector prevented her from getting on the next two trains before kicking her off the transit system for a month. She had no prior record of problems on TriMet.
"It was the content of my speech that was objectionable," Bricker testified, "not the volume."
Portland attorney says TriMet's questionable enforcement of noise rules violated free-speech rights | OregonLive.com
'NOT ON TRIMET PROPERTY'
They keep saying to him 'NOT ON TRIMET PROPERTY'.
And herein is the whole mess in four words. Who the fuck owns Trimet? Not one of the people that work there. Every single person who works at Trimet is getting paid via the tax payers, EVERY SINGLE ONE!
TRIMET property is the public's property, not "their property"
DAN CHRISTENSEN
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| I'm so sick of riding trimet. I need to stop slacking and get my permit and license. |
TRIMET BULLLYING ITS RIDERS AND STEALING THEIR MONEY!
joshuah r.
@hope_drone
@Trimet the south bound stop at Rosa Parks refused to take my dollar coins, which it gave me. Now have to spend twice as much on Trimet 2day
Having exact change, you'd think @trimet could for once, not ruin my day. But no. Not even 9am it's successful.
joshuah r.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
SOP 313 - TriMet Code Violations-Definitions
Code Enforcement and Fare Inspection Standard Operating Procedures
Purpose:
This procedure outlines the proper response to fare violations by Code Enforcement supervisors. Chapter 29 of the TriMet Code lists regulations governing proof of fare payment.ROUGE TRIMET FARE INSPECTORS
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Trimet fare inspectors demand that Lane Jensen stop
recording a fare mission. (they have no authority to do that)
Here we go again, FARE INSPECTORS, who's job is to inspect fares although many of them think they are police, have overstepped their bounds again by telling Lane that he cannot film their activity.
There is nothing in the Trimet code giving fare inspectors the right to cite someone for filming.
TRIMET'S 'CULTURE OF SAFETY' IS NOT WORKING
As you can see from the Trimet chart there are more accidents now than a year ago. The pattern if fairly consistent. HARRY SAPPORTA/ALLAN MORGAN (director of training) the statistics are showing you as a failure and Neil Mcfarlane as the top man is also failing
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| All the rhetoric coming from Mcafarlanes mouth is baloney |
LIGHT RAIL RIDERSIP DROPS SHARPLY
4. The four MAX lines averaged a total of 121,700 weekday, 93,500 Saturday, and 68,100 Sunday
boardings in September. Weekday ridership was down on each of the four MAX lines,
averaging 62,700 on the Blue line, 22,500 on the Red line, 15,200 on the Yellow line, and 21,300
on the Green line. Total MAX ridership fell 6.6% during the peaks and 9.1% in off-peak
periods, resulting in an 8.4% drop in weekday ridership. Total weekend ridership was also down
(-4.8% Saturday, -8.3% Sunday), leading to a 7.9% decline in weekly MAX rides in September.
MAX rides had been down slightly in recent months due to increased fare enforcement, and part
of September’s MAX ridership loss is probably still related to this factor. However, most of the
MAX ridership decline was in the former Rail Free Zone area.
boardings in September. Weekday ridership was down on each of the four MAX lines,
averaging 62,700 on the Blue line, 22,500 on the Red line, 15,200 on the Yellow line, and 21,300
on the Green line. Total MAX ridership fell 6.6% during the peaks and 9.1% in off-peak
periods, resulting in an 8.4% drop in weekday ridership. Total weekend ridership was also down
(-4.8% Saturday, -8.3% Sunday), leading to a 7.9% decline in weekly MAX rides in September.
MAX rides had been down slightly in recent months due to increased fare enforcement, and part
of September’s MAX ridership loss is probably still related to this factor. However, most of the
MAX ridership decline was in the former Rail Free Zone area.
Should TRIMET be dragged into civil rights court?
Trimet has been operating separate and unequal transit systems. One for the 'choice' riders with the accoutrements of its light rail /wes services. And another system for its primarily impoverished citizens who wouldn't be able to get around without the bus service.
I think OPAL should look very closely into using courts against Trimet since using reason with TRIMET is a fruitless occupation.
Does Your City Need a Transit Riders Union? - Commute - The Atlantic Cities
I think OPAL should look very closely into using courts against Trimet since using reason with TRIMET is a fruitless occupation.
Does Your City Need a Transit Riders Union? - Commute - The Atlantic Cities
Trimet bus driver stops mid route and driver gets coffee
And somebody got pissed off. Of course many riders don't realize that many Trimet routes have nothing on them end to end. I tried to never stop mid route because I thought it was disrespectful to riders. I did it occasionally but always asked riders if they would mind before doing it.
Trimet bus driver leaves bus running on the side of the road while he ...
Trimet bus driver leaves bus running on the side of the road while he ...
Police State slowly encroaching into our daily lives
What else is significant about this story? Another illustration of the collusion between the corporate media and the TRIMET corporatists. Not one story on the bogus budget (exception Portland A Foot) But massive unquestioning coverage of the state using police dogs on transit users)
New K-9 team joins TriMet as part of increased security force
TriMet beefs up security with new fare enforcers, K-9 explosives unit
TriMet adds new security measures | kgwcom Portland
New K-9 team joins TriMet as part of increased security force
TriMet beefs up security with new fare enforcers, K-9 explosives unit
TriMet adds new security measures | kgwcom Portland
Monday, October 29, 2012
LANE JENSEN STRIKES TERROR INTO THE HEART OF TRIMET BUS DRIVERS
Except I'm pretty sure that this driver did not see Lane!
TIME TO TAK ANOTHER LOOK AT ATU's THIRD PARTY CANDIDATE
I really do like Bruce on a personal level and don't have the foggiest idea what he is dealing with but I have now come to the same conclusion that TOM HORTON did when he ran for president of ATU 757.
And Tom suffered greatly for that decision, the members of ATU 757 can be brutal to dissenting members.
And Tom suffered greatly for that decision, the members of ATU 757 can be brutal to dissenting members.
UNIONS CAN HAVE POWER
When they want to use it and when there is some sort of solidarity. Drivers at Trimet will never give up their overtime when offered.
B.C. transit job action cancels dozens more trips Saturday, and in days to come
B.C. transit job action cancels dozens more trips Saturday, and in days to come
Sunday, October 28, 2012
STEVE FUNG WAS PT DRIVER OF THE YEAR
So where exactly is the PUBLIC SIDEWALK at the Gresham TC?
The "paid fare only" part of the TC is to the left of that fence. The right side of that fence is not "paid fare area" which means anybody can be there, or maybe not?
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| I'd rather push a bucket then take trimet ever again in my life |
THE BIGGEST TRIMET STORY OF THE YEAR-(that nobody covered)
The budget crisis was phoney and never happened!
So where is ATU on bringing this to light?
So where is ATU on bringing this to light?
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Steve Fung used to wash all the windows in his bus before leaving on his shift
I have never met an operator who washes all the windows other than Steve, know several that wash THEIR windows before leaving on shift, but nobody that washed ALL The windows!
TRIMET PUBLIC MEETINGS ON CABLE
The following 5 dates are scheduled for the program "TriMet
>Board of Directors October Meeting", Project: Trimet Board
Meetings, starting 10/27/2012.
Monday 10/29/2012, 12:00 PM, Channel 23
Friday 11/2/2012, 9:00 AM, Channel 22
Tuesday 11/6/2012, 1:00 PM, Channel 23
Saturday 11/10/2012, 1:00 PM, Channel 22
Monday 11/12/2012, 10:00 PM, Channel 11
>Board of Directors October Meeting", Project: Trimet Board
Meetings, starting 10/27/2012.
Monday 10/29/2012, 12:00 PM, Channel 23
Friday 11/2/2012, 9:00 AM, Channel 22
Tuesday 11/6/2012, 1:00 PM, Channel 23
Saturday 11/10/2012, 1:00 PM, Channel 22
Monday 11/12/2012, 10:00 PM, Channel 11
Classic Tweets
Emily Walker
HEY BRUCE! THEY ARE WAITING FOR YOUR PAYMENT
Awaiting payment
Bus Lunch New V8 Report - we request the reports for the month of July, August and September 2012 for each of the three Lift regions. This report shows details about each specific route (start time, leave yard time, break time and return to yard time).
Well, if you want a job that pays ok (after three years)
Has pretty awful shift work and lousy working conditions then send in your application. Hopefully you don't listen to Trimet Scanner or watch the Tweets from Trimet scanner because if you do you will know EXACTLY what you are getting yourself into. They used to have EXCELLENT benefits, the benefits are so so now.(Health care comparable to BurgerVille) No more defined pension plan either, so you're shit out luck on that but you can get a plan that you have to pay into. (like most other decent employers)
MEET THE REVOLUTIONARIES
The people that have fought for justice and transparency at Trimet. People without status, money, or power. They fight the fight based purely on the convictions of their beliefs.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Steve Fung was always trying to think of ways to improve efficiency at Trimet
Odd Line 19 trips
An operator recently assigned to do the 4:49pm one had an issue and was wondering if she still needed to run it.
LANE JENSON HAS CONFRONTATION WITH LEAD SUPERVISOR
People dealing with Lane have to realize this man has a pretty high IQ, he is NOT as he appears.
Mr Radford is not intimidated. That's good. I thought he acted professionally. Unfortunately Lane has rights and he is NOT BOTHERING ANYBODY.
So stop chasing him around.
TriMet Breaking – Meet Gary Radford | Portland Transit Lane
Mr Radford is not intimidated. That's good. I thought he acted professionally. Unfortunately Lane has rights and he is NOT BOTHERING ANYBODY.
So stop chasing him around.
TriMet Breaking – Meet Gary Radford | Portland Transit Lane
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| Fucking trimet isnt working and i missed my bus goddammit |
Those MAX controllers can be brutal
No wimps can be running trains because this is not unusual. If you're sensitive emotionally when you're criticized you don't want to be over at MAX
How do you get a shelter at your stop?
MAX GOES DOWN (again) East side MAX Control
Just think, for the amazing price of $1.5 BILLION we can have more of this!
Trimet pulled off its scam completely
Those of us that follow politics and happenings at Portland's transit monopoly (known as Trimet) understand what has just occurred here. The biggest scam ever in the history of Trimet was pulled off by the master of manipulation (Mcfarlane) and his merry board of sock puppets.
Interesting Twitter conversation with George Lamar about CTRAN
(read from bottom up, I tried to keep tweets in order but its hard copying conversations from Twitter)
Thursday, October 25, 2012
MISSING FROM TRIMET BOARD MEETINGS
| Bruce Hansen has yet to address the board as the new president of ATU 757 |
Trimet driver text message
christ can i just have 1 smooth day so i go to leave btc..bus only will go 5 mph tops out on canyon rd..so punch in mech..well then it would start going..then everytime istopped it wouldnt go full and standing load..told them..gonnna reset bus gonna get dark..so i reset it and it started going..then down the road the back doors wont close so gotta reset again...now its working but no early late clock or automated man annnoucing...this is just shit signs wont change..paper towel holder is broke put 2gether witht duct tape..ttape gave way and paper towels went everywhere
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| Yellow Line train has started detouring through the Bermuda Triangle on its way to Stop 13123 |
Adela's Journey
A documentary about a transit-dependent rider in Portland, Oregon named Adela. Created by OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon Lead Organizer Hector Osuna.
Video Here!
Video Here!
Just look at how Warner is looking at Stovall after Stovall asked a question that got a poor answer
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| Stovall was obviously unhappy with the answer from Trimet staff |
How many times is Mcfarlane going to make the same excuse
He keeps saying the same thing over and over. "we don't have enough staff internally" which has to be bullshit if you have ever looked at the staffing of the CAPITAL PROJECTS DEPARTMENT!
And this contract is going to the same people that run the streetcar! In other-words, the cronies!
And this contract is going to the same people that run the streetcar! In other-words, the cronies!
Hmmmmmm.....
TriMet and incoming Metro Councilor Bob Stacey (Stacy and Witbek?) will lead a tour on Sunday afternoon exploring the Portland-to-Milwaukie light rail line and the Oregon Rail Heritage’s new enginehouse.
The Riding the Rails Walk begins at 2:30 p.m. at Southeast 17th Avenue and Holgate Bouelavard. The walk ends at 5: 30 p.m.
“Bring your inner child,” says the Walktober site, “some good walking shoes, and a water bottle. Childhood train toys are optional but encouraged.”
--Stephen Beaven: 503-754-4664
Twitter: @SEPDXreporter
Southeast Portland news: www.oregonlive.com/se-portland
The Riding the Rails Walk begins at 2:30 p.m. at Southeast 17th Avenue and Holgate Bouelavard. The walk ends at 5: 30 p.m.
“Bring your inner child,” says the Walktober site, “some good walking shoes, and a water bottle. Childhood train toys are optional but encouraged.”
--Stephen Beaven: 503-754-4664
Twitter: @SEPDXreporter
Southeast Portland news: www.oregonlive.com/se-portland
PIZZA GUY DRIVES INTO MAX LAST NIGHT
The controller was desperately trying to get the train moving since there were no injuries as this was around midnight and people needed to get home.
The Portland Police being the Portland Police were not cooperative and held everything up for "their" investigation. (See if the police say you don't move you don't move, that's called 'police state')
The Portland Police don't have much respect for Trimet, at least that's what it seems when you follow the action as I do. (We're not talking about the transit police, the Portland Police)
The Portland Police being the Portland Police were not cooperative and held everything up for "their" investigation. (See if the police say you don't move you don't move, that's called 'police state')
The Portland Police don't have much respect for Trimet, at least that's what it seems when you follow the action as I do. (We're not talking about the transit police, the Portland Police)
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THERE ARE TWO CONSISTENT SPEAKERS AT TRIMET BOARD MEETINGS
They speak with true heart and accurately reflect the true face and plight of transit dependent riders.
They reflect the opposite of power and wealth. They stand in the face of both. The wealthy power brokers sit and look bored.Their hearts have been hardened by their own "success" which comes from stealing from those with less so they can make more.
They reflect the opposite of power and wealth. They stand in the face of both. The wealthy power brokers sit and look bored.Their hearts have been hardened by their own "success" which comes from stealing from those with less so they can make more.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Mr Steve Fung-June 2011
One of the top activists at Trimet, in the 5 years he was here he made quite an impact!
DIRECTOR STOVALL IS OBVIOUSLY NOT HAPPY WITH THE ANSWER GIVEN BY TRIMET STAFF
This is a man that does financial planning as a career, watch his face at the conclusion of the answer:
OPAL SUPPORTED THE 'UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE' RESOLUTION
I could not understand a word Mcfarlane said but if OPAL supports it then it must be ok
TRIMET WANTS TO SPEND $1 MILLION ON 'BENEFITS CONSULTING'
See at TRIMET they can only administer benefits, they can't get their own information for some reason
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| It feels like relying on TriMet to get to work is the riskiest career decision I've ever made. |
We will never see the videos of any sensational Trimet incident
Unlike most transit districts who release film of sensational events immediately, we here in the State of Oregon are stuck with a transit district obsessed with secrecy.
It is an interesting construction project with excellent on line coverage
(just shows ya how much Trimet can do when it wants to)
Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project: Construction - BridgeView
Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project: Construction - BridgeView
Breaking news Lane Jensen at Board meeting in his Trimet costume
LANE JENSEN is sitting waiting for the board of 'directors' meeting to start.
MAX BULLDOZING ITS WAY SOUTH
“Two times in the past, they had a vote on putting in the light rail. And each time they changed the route and stuff,” said Moore. “They didn't let the people vote on it. They just planned this thing.”
In general, people seem upset at the general lack of interest shown by authorities in the concern of the public. Trees are getting bulldozed where they might be protected, and the authorities don't seem as interested as they ought to be.
“I think people do feel frustrated. We are voicing, we're trying to work within the legal framework that's been established, and when those laws and channels get thwarted and gone past, they start to get frustrated,” said Holly Losli, a mother and long-time resident of Clackamas County. “They subscribe to this system, and the very people that are supposed to be representing it aren't following it.”
MAX line heads through Milwaukie
In general, people seem upset at the general lack of interest shown by authorities in the concern of the public. Trees are getting bulldozed where they might be protected, and the authorities don't seem as interested as they ought to be.
“I think people do feel frustrated. We are voicing, we're trying to work within the legal framework that's been established, and when those laws and channels get thwarted and gone past, they start to get frustrated,” said Holly Losli, a mother and long-time resident of Clackamas County. “They subscribe to this system, and the very people that are supposed to be representing it aren't following it.”
MAX line heads through Milwaukie
REALLY MAKES YOU WANNA USE MASS TRANSIT
Vanhagen was able to escape the hands of his oppressors and within a few
minutes he had stabbed the bus driver, Leonard James once in the
stomach, and a fellow passenger Richard Dickson Jr. five times in the
chest, back and leg. Andrew Crombie was bitten on the shoulder during
the fight and Thompson received five stab wounds to the back and one to
the arm; one of which punctured his lung.
Stabbing on TriMet leads to self protection issues
Stabbing on TriMet leads to self protection issues
Boycott of my blog by union members made zero difference in readership
This blog is a HOBBY, of material that is not just mine but many others have contributed to it throughout the years. The people reading my blog material were never Trimet employees or ATU union members.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
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| Trimet fare inspectors make me want to sob LEAVE ME ALONE |
HOW I VOTED
I voted green/progressive party on every race possible or didn't vote. I personally can no longer support the phony two party system which gives us the false sense of choice. Both parties are controlled by the same people although they pander to different classes of citizens. On the initiatives I basically voted using blogger Jack Bogdanski's recommendations since he seems to most educated on local issues and he is not controlled by any corporate entity. The one exception was Marajuana, which I voted yes and he recommended no. I did write in his candidate for mayor.
TRIMET SUPERVISORS CHASING LANE JENSON AROUND
The supervisor pictured is not the supervisor on the radio-picture from "How We Roll" blog
If you wanna work for the two party system here's your chance
REMINDER: THIS IS TONIGHT. We would love to see you there!
TRANSIT IN AMERICA IS IN TATTERS
But the propagandists are hard at work spinning how wonderful streetcars are
TRIMET SPENDS 1.4 BILLION AND RIDERSHIP STAYS THE SAME
But think of all the cronies who got to stuff their wallets full of $$$$$$$$$$!
Public transportation doesn't seem to be driving low-car life on the middle east side and North Portland – bikes are. Transit use is up across the region. But between 12th Avenue and I-205, it's been stalled at 6 percent for 17 years. Since TriMet has spent several hundred million dollars to build the Yellow, Red and Green MAX lines and a network of frequent service bus lines, this is pretty surprising.
BikePortland.org » Blog Archive » Metro travel survey shows major shifts in how we get around
Public transportation doesn't seem to be driving low-car life on the middle east side and North Portland – bikes are. Transit use is up across the region. But between 12th Avenue and I-205, it's been stalled at 6 percent for 17 years. Since TriMet has spent several hundred million dollars to build the Yellow, Red and Green MAX lines and a network of frequent service bus lines, this is pretty surprising.
BikePortland.org » Blog Archive » Metro travel survey shows major shifts in how we get around
DREAMLAND AT TRIMET CONTINUES UNABATED
The service they are providing is unreliable and embarrassing. But rather than trying to improve the services already existing the imbeciles pulling six figure tax funded salaries and in control of our government continue thinking about expansion.
Portland Tribune and Community Newspapers - Cities, planners narrow focus on SW Corridor transit options
Portland Tribune and Community Newspapers - Cities, planners narrow focus on SW Corridor transit options
I HAVE OBTAINED A LEGAL OPINION OF LANE'S WEARING A TRIMET UNIFORM
LEGAL OPINION
Thank you. The facts that you described do not violate any local, state, or federal laws. It would be similar to a person walking around wearing a costume.
MORE ABOUT BRICKER VS TRIMET
CIVIL RIGHT ABUSES DURING TRIMET'S NAZI FARE INSPECTION MISSIONS
(I am totally against Trimet's Nazi style fare inspections and excessive fines for not paying a $2.50 fare)
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW CASE
(I am totally against Trimet's Nazi style fare inspections and excessive fines for not paying a $2.50 fare)
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW CASE
TRIMET GETS SUED
| Plaintiff: | Jennie L. Bricker | ||||||
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| Defendant: | Tri-Met | ||||||
| Case Number: | 3:2012cv01868 | ||||||
| Filed: | October 17, 2012 | ||||||
| Court: | Oregon District Court | ||||||
| Office: | Portland (3) Office | ||||||
| Presiding Judge: | Dennis J. Hubel | ||||||
| Nature of Suit: | Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights | ||||||
| Cause: | 28:1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights | ||||||
| Jury Demanded By: | Defendant | ||||||
Monday, October 22, 2012
MAX OPERATOR IS ON HER LAST NERVE
They won't let the poor MAX driver go home, she's like a prisoner. The REAL Trimet.
WOW, ACTUAL SOLIDARITY AT A TRANSIT UNION
While Mcfarlane has stripped away our medical care and imposed unreasonable demands most operators are happily performing their jobs. But up in Vancouver, they actually stopped working overtime and that has had an effect on the system. Can't even get Trimet operators to stop working RDO's. They don't care. Union? What union?
Complaints from Greater Victoria bus riders were up Monday, largely because of cancelled trips during the first day of an overtime ban imposed by bus drivers.
Passengers felt the impact of the region’s transit strife as nearly 40 trips were cancelled on 10 routes.
General inquiry and complaint calls concerning the service average about 300 a day, but there were 500 on Monday.
The bus drivers have stopped working overtime shifts because of a breakdown in contract negotiations between the union and B.C. Transit last week.
Complaints from Greater Victoria bus riders were up Monday, largely because of cancelled trips during the first day of an overtime ban imposed by bus drivers.
Passengers felt the impact of the region’s transit strife as nearly 40 trips were cancelled on 10 routes.
General inquiry and complaint calls concerning the service average about 300 a day, but there were 500 on Monday.
The bus drivers have stopped working overtime shifts because of a breakdown in contract negotiations between the union and B.C. Transit last week.
Can Lane Jensen wear a Trimet uniform in public
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Perspective
A Perspective from Portland, Oregon: Lake Oswego cops on Red Line: Last week, about 11:30 A.M., I was on the Red line going to the Airport and two Lake Oswego cops came on board to check fares. Why? For one...
A real union
Despite threats from Greater Victoria bus drivers to stop working
overtime as of Monday, all routes should operate as usual — barring
additional problems, B.C. Transit said Sunday.
Stopping short of a full strike, the bus drivers’ union has said its members will not work overtime shifts until a new contract is agreed to with the transit corporation.
Stopping short of a full strike, the bus drivers’ union has said its members will not work overtime shifts until a new contract is agreed to with the transit corporation.
I am now no longer a member of ATU 757
(e-mail sent to Bruce Hansen)
Dear Bruce-
In order to maintain complete independence of thought and speech I have found it necessary to withdraw from ATU757
Members can now stop calling me a 'traitor' since I am no longer affiliated with them.
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I'm not happy with the performance of our union which is too busy fighting with itself and representing too many properties to give proper attention to Trimet members. I am not happy that our 'union' unilaterally gave away our right to strike without consulting and having a vote of the members. And I am not happy that the union will not negotiate with the company which allows the company to continue to violate the rights of union members. Get in that office and get a deal we can vote on! If it's a bad deal we can vote it down. But to do nothing is worse! We the members have no say in our contract the way its set up now. What's the point of being a member in a union like that? It also appears to me that union members are happy with the way things are going so I really don't fit in any longer.
Dear Bruce-
In order to maintain complete independence of thought and speech I have found it necessary to withdraw from ATU757
Members can now stop calling me a 'traitor' since I am no longer affiliated with them.
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I'm not happy with the performance of our union which is too busy fighting with itself and representing too many properties to give proper attention to Trimet members. I am not happy that our 'union' unilaterally gave away our right to strike without consulting and having a vote of the members. And I am not happy that the union will not negotiate with the company which allows the company to continue to violate the rights of union members. Get in that office and get a deal we can vote on! If it's a bad deal we can vote it down. But to do nothing is worse! We the members have no say in our contract the way its set up now. What's the point of being a member in a union like that? It also appears to me that union members are happy with the way things are going so I really don't fit in any longer.
BOARD OF SOCK PUPPETS MEETING ANNOUNCED
Of course since they will be spending MILLIONS of tax payer dollars on useless shit so they move the meeting AS FAR AWAY AS POSSIBLE! Watch the pork be given away to the cronies!
