Sunday, February 28, 2021

Neal Berlin on the “new” GM

 not say than he is insincere but I have herd the same “ good vibe “ and verbal promises of a “ new day” from many of the past CEOs as well as from the No. 2 people over my 23 years of service at TriMet.  I can if you want go chapter and verse and cite what they said versus what they actually did to the Rank & File.  The bottom line in all the cases and the people, the results where the the same for the Rank & File, the proof is just look at where ATU 757 members stand today in wages and benefits, let alone disciplinary proceedings as compared to not that long ago when viewed by the number of contacts that it took to take a agency that once was rated No. 1 in the country to one that probably has one lowest morale among its work force in the nation.  I always willing to give the temporary CEO the opportunity to show his true colors towards the Rank & File. A very good place for him to start is TriMets position at the contract negotiations table....this action by him could be taken immediately.  We shall see...

TRIMET BOARD MEETING PART 3+4

 

Friday, February 26, 2021

JOHN ST CLAIRE RETIRES FROM TRIMET

 


We hung out often back when I was working there and he was part of our little blogger community too!



Deke for general manager



 In addition, I also learned those tasked with reviewing data pack information were caught at Center Garage spying on operators outside of the agreed timelines. Somebody complained. Soon after, the staff was moved to a location where its activity could not be so easily witnessed. Management has proven once again, it will do what it wants to the detriment of its most valuable employees, without fear of reprisal. It simply cannot be trusted to do the honorable thing.

https://fromthedriverside.blogspot.com/2021/02/broken-promises-and-wounded-souls.html?m=1


Thursday, February 25, 2021

I AM VERY SURPRISED TRIMET DIDN'T DELETE MY CHAT

 

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

TRIMET SCANNER FEB 22

 

TRIMET BOARD MEETING-PART 1/2/3

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

DOUGIE TOWN HALL

 

WHY IS TRIMET SO FOCUSED ON MAKING SURE THE PUBLIC DOESN'T KNOW ITS BOARD MEETINGS ARE HAPPENING

 

Sunday, February 21, 2021

TRIMET SCANNER FEB 20

 

Listen from bottom to top of post

Trimet Deke for general manager

I believe the most pressing issue is R-E-S-P-E-C-T. First, immediately moving from a ceremonially-distanced office, my place of business would revert to the Garages. I would move from each location daily, opening my door to those who have been distanced from "leadership" for decades. Since transparency is the greatest way of instilling trust and earning respect, my goal would be to roam amongst those who roll wheels. I would encourage people to speak up about what they believe could help us all, and study each suggestion. Many would be implemented immediately, others given every opportunity to become reality. I would hire several front line workers to replace those currently above us who have stumbled. 

READ THE ENTIRE ESSAY https://fromthedriverside.blogspot.com/https://fromthedriverside.blogspot.com/


Friday, February 19, 2021

Merkley supports ATU757

 

DEKE FOR GENERAL MANAGER


 Management is too big for its britches. It is discipline happy, downright abusiveIntimidating. Inconsistent. Infuriating. Insulting, Inept and Inefficient. I believe the new General Manager should be connected, concerned, and completely invested in the collective health of all who make transit work.

FULL POST HERE

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

LOOK WHO WROTE THE TRIMET GENERAL MANAGER DESCRIPTION

It take a lot of nerve to say with a straight face that the general manager is not involved in union negotiations.

 

OBVIOUSLY HE IS COACHING HIS CRONY IN PRIVATE. 
STOP LYING ABOUT EVERYTHING

BRIDGE CITY BUS DRIVER

 

TRIMET BUS SCANNER FEB 15



As  always thanks to @realripcity for doing most of the work

Been abused at work?

Sunday, February 14, 2021

Saturday, February 13, 2021

TRIMET BUS SCANNER FEB 12

 

Friday, February 12, 2021

TRIMET BUS SCANNER FEBRUARY 11

 


Thursday, February 11, 2021

GOOD OLD KHRIS ALEXANDER STEPS IN HIS OWN SHIT AGAIN

 Man oh man this guy sure gets himself in shit all the time

A TriMet employee has posted multiple videos on his TikTok social media account mocking people of color and women.

Khris Alexander is a supervisor with the regional transit agency TriMet. His handle on TikTok, where he has 128 followers, is @khrisnval. In the videos, he mocks Asian people's driving abilities, Black people's names, and women's bodies.

SAY GOODBYE TO DOUGIE

 

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

TRIMET BUS SCANNER FEBRUARY 9

 

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

TRIMET BUS SCANNER FEBRUARY 8

 

Sunday, February 7, 2021

Saturday, February 6, 2021

TRIMET BUS SCANNER FEBRUARY 5

 

NOT ONLY DID FRED HANSEN CREATE THIS MONSTER HE GETS $18,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE FROM TRIMET

Friday, February 5, 2021

Kelsey's latest town hall

TRIMET SCANNER FEBRUARY 4

 

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Dee Williams says give us our right to strike!

 Dear Senator Gorseck,

 

First and Foremost…..thank you for sponsoring SB 690. Below are some emails from an earlier bill, requesting the same….repeal the ‘no strike’ law for Transit Workers. HB2196 was never pushed through. How can you and/or we make sure that doesn’t happen with this bill??

BRIDGE CITY BUS DRIVER

 I’m at my wits end. I’m guessing most of you are as well. What can we do to survive this journey with our humanity in tact?

Hey guys. I posted about my “breakdown” in March 2020. After that terrible day, I have constantly tried to be optimistic and kind. It’s been a struggle, to say the least.

I had another breakdown on Saturday. Nothing specific happened that day to make me crumble into a useless pile of meat, as it had been building all year. I called dispatch to ask if they could let me go early that night. I was just done. I ended up having to call in “sick” to get relieved. When I got to my car, I took my mask off and gasped for air as I sobbed loud sobs of grief and rage and sadness and frustration. Just writing these words now makes me cry all over again. [And just proof reading this makes me cry again!]

TRIMET SCANNER JANUARY 31

 



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A city in free fall: TriMet’s Line 73 by Don Iler