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As we approach the holiday season, I want to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday. Please remember to celebrate responsibly, do not drive after drinking. There are many transportation options available to help you get home safely.
Our annual Santa Event will be held on December 6th at the AFL-CIO building. Please visit the ATU757 website for details.
Congratulations to Salem MTM Members
Congratulations to Salem MTM on the ratification of their new 4-year contract. This was a long and difficult fight, and I want to thank the entire negotiation team for standing strong. Some of the key wins include:
- Limits on the use of AI cameras
- Additional uniforms, including a jacket
- An additional bereavement day
- 75% automatic payout of sick time instead of losing it
- A new paid holiday: Juneteenth
- Holiday pay for non–full-time employees who work on a holiday
- Double pay if required to take a random drug test after the scheduled shift
- Back pay for the entire 2025 year
- A $1000 annual longevity bonus for members with more than 14 years of service
A strong win for the members, well done.
Contract Updates
OSP:
We are still awaiting a response to our latest proposal.
C-TRAN Combined Contract:
We are currently in mediation.
C-TRAN Operators Contract:
This contract will be opening soon. If you have not submitted your suggestions, please do so. You may reach out to your property officer or contact the ATU office.
PPS:
Contract negotiations are ongoing, and we hope to conclude soon.
Bend / COIC Merger with MTM
The Bend/COIC merger appears to be wrapping up earlier than anticipated. MTM employees have now received a $1000 bonus for remaining through the end of the contract.
TriMet Issues
We continue to face ongoing issues at TriMet.
Back in February, we entered into an agreement with the district regarding telematics. Here it is below.
1. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish clear guidelines for the use of telematics data to manage performance, employee driving behavior, and ensure operational efficiency, while balancing the need for employee safety and compliance with job requirements. This policy applies to all employees who use the District’s vehicles.
2. Scope
This policy governs the collection, use, retention, and access of telematics data collected through the telematics devices installed in the District’s vehicles. It outlines how the data will be used to manage employee performance, improve safety, and ensure regulatory compliance. The policy applies to all employees with access to this data.
- Data Collection and Usage
Telematics data will be collected continuously when vehicles are in use. The data will include the following:
- Route and Location Data: Location data showing where the vehicle is currently and where it has been, including stops made and duration of stops.
- Vehicle Operation Data: Data will include speed, acceleration, braking, idling, seat belt usage, and other operating data.
- The District’s vehicles may notify the driver with an audible alert if the vehicle is being driven in a manner that could be considered unsafe or poor driving habits, including speeding.
- Time Data: Every segment of travel is time stamped.
- Driver Identification: The District will collect data identifying the employee driving the vehicle.
4. Access to Data
The Telematics Administrator(s) will provide personnel access to Telematics Tracking data based upon a legitimate business need. Authorized personnel may include but is not limited to: Managers, Assistant Managers, HR Representatives, Risk Management staff, and staff from the Legal department. These individuals will be trained on how to use the data
appropriately and in compliance with this policy.
- Access Control: Access to telematics data will be limited to roles that require it to perform their job functions. Unauthorized access to employee data is prohibited.
- Specific Data Access: Authorized personnel may access telematics data for managing safety and performance. They may only review data specific to the employee(s) they manage. Staff from Risk Management, the Safety Department, Legal Services, and Human Resources will be able to access all drivers’ information for investigatory purposes.
- Data Segregation: Data will be segmented by department or work group and accessible only by those with supervisory responsibility for employees within that group. Risk Management, the Safety Department, Legal Services, and Human Resources may also have access to employee information collected pursuant to this policy.
- Historical Access: For routine auditing of efficiencies and compliance, supervisory staff may review up to the last 180 days’ data. If behavior that merits further investigation, such as policy violations are found, LR/HR and the ATU President or their designee (if employee under investigation is an ATU employee) must be notified. Approval to go back further than 180 days must be given by LR/HR.
- Third-Party Access: Third party access to telematics data will only be allowed in the following circumstances:
- As required by law or regulation.
- For technical assistance by the telematics provider.
- To the ATU President or their designee for discipline and grievance related matters when required by law.
- For additional services contracted by TriMet that are functionally reliant on the telematics system (i.e. pool car reservation system, work order dispatch system, etc.). Vendors providing these services must pass a risk assessment by TriMet’s Information Technology division and be approved. TriMet will limit the amount of data shared with these vendors to only that which is functionally necessary.
- Data Retention and Privacy
- Retention Period: Telematics data will be retained for a minimum of three years under Oregon Public Records Law and the County and Special District Retention Schedule (OAR Chapter 166, Division 150).
- Transparency and Communication
- Employee Notification: Employees will be made aware, at the time of hire, that telematics tracking is used in the District’s vehicles. The HR Department provides a quarterly reminder to all TriMet employees of the policies included in the HR Policy Manual. This policy is part of the HR Policy Manual.
- Policy Acknowledgment: All employees who use the District’s vehicles will be required to acknowledge this policy before operating the District’s vehicles.
- Handling and Protection of Telematics Data
- Confidentiality: Telematics data is confidential and should be treated with the same level of security as other employee records. Telematics data is Level 3 data under HR 7.4, TriMet’s Information Asset Classification Policy. It should only be shared consistent with that policy or when required by law. Nothing in this policy prohibits TriMet from using or sharing aggregate and anonymized data.
- Data Security: Telematics data will be stored in secure systems with appropriate encryption and access controls to prevent unauthorized access, modification, or destruction of the data. Regular audits should be conducted to ensure compliance with security policies.
- Auditing and Oversight: TriMet will ensure that only authorized individuals access data in compliance with this policy through monthly audits of the telematics data access logs.
- Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Requirements
This policy must comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding employee privacy, labor rights, and data retention and protection. If laws or regulations change, this policy will be reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure continued compliance. Notice will be provided to the ATU President or their designee ahead of published updates.
9. Enforcement
Any violation of this policy, including unauthorized access to telematics data, misuse of data for non-work-related purposes, or failure to comply with the retention and access procedures, may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
There are also rumors circulating that time loss will reset in January.
This is not true.
We continue to see significant time-loss issues. If you need assistance protecting your time, please speak with your location officer. If you have a chronic health condition, make sure your time is protected through FMLA, OFLA, or Paid Leave Oregon.
Final Holiday Message
Again, happy holidays to all of you. Be safe, celebrate responsibly, and I hope you are able to spend time with the people who matter most.
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