A Tribute to Green Day's "American Idiot"
I came across this picture of 45 as the “American Idiot.” Green Day’s song by the same title popped into my head, with a few changes (many thanks to Billie Joe Armstrong , Frank E., Iii Wright , and...
View ArticleSafety at TriMet?
If you use TriMet, you might have seen the new equipment on some of our buses. We now have barriers around some the drivers’ areas. If you ask a driver about these new additions, you might find that...
View ArticleThis is Why We Can't Have Nice Things: My take on watching the mark-up sessions
It’s like when you have kids and it’s during summer vacation, right? You come home from a day of work, tired, hungry, digging deep so that you can greet your kids, cook dinner, help with homework,...
View ArticleTriMet Board Meeting!
Tomorrow, January 22, at 9 am! World Trade Plaza Center, Conference room, 121 SW Salmon St in lovely downtown Portland, OR! Just in case you were wondering what to do with your morning, please come...
View ArticleContract Negotiations, Continued
Save the date! The Amalgamated Transit Union, ATU, which represents most of labor at TriMet, is having a rally in Pioneer Square on March 9 at 5:30 pm!Come down and support operators and all the teams...
View ArticleTriMet Contract Negotiations: Does it really have to be us vs. them?
So, Labor is currently in contract negotiations with Management. Well, Labor is trying to negotiate. Management? They seem to be throwing a temper tantrum, you know the type, one of those...
View ArticleWhy?! Just … WHY?!
I am listening to MSNBC’s coverage about what is happening in NYC and DC. I cannot fathom what is happening. Federal troops in DC?! Acting AGAINST Americans?! My initial response is: our president...
View ArticleThe Conversation We All Should Be Having: Especially those in the media
I apologize beforehand, but I am up against a hard deadline (I have to get to work) in about 10 minutes. I have not included links to any of the ideas from others I reference; if you are as intrepid a...
View ArticleRefusing a test?!
Okay, folks, just a brief note here as I’m on my phone and not at my laptop. So, now top Republicans are refusing to be tested for COVID-19?! Do you know what CDL* holders go through if they refuse a...
View ArticleTo Vax or not to Vax: an open letter to public servants
So, I’ve been talking to coworkers and other public servants about this whole vaccination thing. I’ve followed public discourse on this issue. And, I’ve come to the conclusion that we are now at a...
View ArticleRephrasing the healthcare debate
So, it has been a little while since I last wrote anything of note. Let me first say that last night’s Democratic debates with moderates and progressives was frustrating to watch. Especially when it...
View ArticleContract Negotiations: Why labor needs to stick together
I know, I know. It’s been a while since I sat down and wrote anything. I’ve been a little busy working for TriMet, Portland’s public transit company. It’s been an interesting few years, to say the...
View ArticleA Tribute to Green Day's "American Idiot"
I came across this picture of 45 as the “American Idiot.” Green Day’s song by the same title popped into my head, with a few changes (many thanks to Billie Joe Armstrong , Frank E., Iii Wright , and...
View ArticleSafety at TriMet?
If you use TriMet, you might have seen the new equipment on some of our buses. We now have barriers around some the drivers’ areas. If you ask a driver about these new additions, you might find that...
View ArticleThis is Why We Can't Have Nice Things: My take on watching the mark-up sessions
It’s like when you have kids and it’s during summer vacation, right? You come home from a day of work, tired, hungry, digging deep so that you can greet your kids, cook dinner, help with homework,...
View ArticleTriMet Board Meeting!
Tomorrow, January 22, at 9 am! World Trade Plaza Center, Conference room, 121 SW Salmon St in lovely downtown Portland, OR! Just in case you were wondering what to do with your morning, please come...
View ArticleContract Negotiations, Continued
Save the date! The Amalgamated Transit Union, ATU, which represents most of labor at TriMet, is having a rally in Pioneer Square on March 9 at 5:30 pm!Come down and support operators and all the teams...
View ArticleTriMet Contract Negotiations: Does it really have to be us vs. them?
So, Labor is currently in contract negotiations with Management. Well, Labor is trying to negotiate. Management? They seem to be throwing a temper tantrum, you know the type, one of those...
View ArticleWhy?! Just … WHY?!
I am listening to MSNBC’s coverage about what is happening in NYC and DC. I cannot fathom what is happening. Federal troops in DC?! Acting AGAINST Americans?! My initial response is: our president...
View ArticleThe Conversation We All Should Be Having: Especially those in the media
I apologize beforehand, but I am up against a hard deadline (I have to get to work) in about 10 minutes. I have not included links to any of the ideas from others I reference; if you are as intrepid a...
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