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As we enter the new year, I hope that you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and are prepared to move forward into the new year!
I want to remind you of the advancements in technology within our city transit vehicles, school buses, and paratransit services. This evolving technology is capable of monitoring speed, location, braking patterns, and potentially identifying unsafe driving habits, with the potential for further developments in the future. Please remember that you must keep your phone inaccessible during work hours. In the event of a family emergency, please contact your supervisor and explain the situation. They can assist you in exploring potential solutions, including the option of requesting protected leave if necessary. Even if immediate acknowledgment from management is not received, it is important to maintain focus on work tasks before addressing personal issues. Avoid the risk of jeopardizing your job by ensuring you handle emergencies appropriately without causing additional crises.
I recently attended the Walla Walla Safety Awards banquet, where Scott Dryer was recognized for his 25 years of safe driving. The agency has seen a 47% decrease in accidents compared to the previous year. Negotiations for a new contract are currently underway at COIC, showing some positive progress, although economic proposals have yet to be addressed. In a conversation with Portland Public School District (PPS) Superintendent Kim Armstrong Arron, I raised safety concerns regarding staff, including monitors and drivers. We also discussed the challenges presented by the aging fleet at PPS. While I remain optimistic about her efforts, it is obvious she has inherited a mess.
Here's a friendly reminder: If you need help, get in touch with your union representative promptly. We are available to support our members by offering useful guidance or resources to address any issues before they escalate into disciplinary matters. Don’t wait until it’s too late to reach out. For TriMet members, attendance records were reset on January 1, 2025. Make sure you are efficiently managing your updated schedule in the new attendance system.
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