I am in receipt of your letter dated July 13, 2017, reiterating your refusal to bargain over the recent change to SOP B903. I appreciate your reassurances that our members will be paid for filling [...]
TriMet Hop Fastpass
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ATU vs. TriMet Case Headed for Oregon Supreme Court
ATU757 and TriMet is going before the Oregon Supreme Court on June 14, 2017. In accordance with ORS 192.660(3) ATU757 believes the press and members of the public should be able to observe contract negotiations between the [...]
Dear Members, We are aware that many of you are members of the Facebook group "Union Brothers and Sisters". Accordingly, we think that it is important that you are aware of the dangers of posting, [...]
Winter Weather and TriMet
The winter weather continues in the Portland Metropolitan and surrounding areas. ATU757 President Shirley Block reminded TriMet General Manager Neil McFarlane in the last TriMet board meeting how our union and TriMet worked together during [...]
Apprenticeship Opportunities
The following apprentice positions are now open. Successful bidders will be notified by their respective Maintenance Trainer as to the Program’s actual start date. PROGRAM Bus Maintenance – BUS Facilities Maintenance – FAC Signal Maintainer [...]
Working and Wage Agreement Expires November 30, 2016
As you know, the Working and Wage Agreement between ATU 757 and TriMet expires today, November 30, 2016. It is important to us that each of you is aware of our next steps, and has [...]
TriMet Board Meeting
Join us at the October 2016 TriMet Board meeting. This month's theme is MAINTENANCE! Come and hear your maintenance brothers and sisters testify about their current issues. We are hoping for a big show of [...]
ATU 757 Opens Negotiations with TriMet
Today, September 28th, 2016 ATU 757 President Business Representative Shirley Block sent out a letter to TriMet's General Manager Neil McFarlane, opening contract negotiations.
ATU Orientation at TriMet
Once again, we have found ourselves in a situation where everything was going fine until Randy Stedman showed up. This morning ATU 757 President and Vice President, along with your maintenance Executive Board Officers, were [...]
TriMet Operators Wanted for Work During Rose Quarter Closure!
TriMet is looking for operators to work overtime August 21st through September 3rd during the Rose Quarter closure. These are all straight runs, garage to garage, and plenty of weekday slots. For more information, please [...]
TriMet Requests Two Year Extension on Union Contract
This press release regarding the ATU 757 - TriMet contract was sent out today by the Local to all our local media contacts: We have received TriMet's request to extend the contract for two [...]
TriMet Probationary Period is 120 Days
Lately we have been hearing from some of our new TriMet members that they are being provided with conflicting information regarding the length of their probationary period. The answer to how long that period lasts [...]
Lessons to Be Learned
ATU 757 Members: I wanted to share with all of you various tactics used by some in management to erode collective bargaining rights and to cause infighting among members. An illustrative example is the recent [...]
Rest and Meal Breaks at TriMet
Correspondence from President Block to TriMet General Manager Neil McFarlane regarding the 2005 Side Letter Agreement on Rest and Meal Breaks at TriMet.Correspondence to Mr. McFarlane>>| Letter to BOLI on Rest and Meal Breaks
Filthy Rest & Break Room Conditions for TriMet Employees Attached
Attached are photos taken of TriMet meal and lunch break areas, and show how TriMet is failing to provide clean facilities for its employees. TriMet's refusal to ensure clean and safe facilities is a disgrace [...]
TriMet ATU 757 Members: New Sick Leave Law
TriMet union employees should or will receive a memo regarding the new Oregon Sick Leave Law from Randy Stedman, TriMet's union-buster labor relations partner representing Neil McFarlane. TriMet's proposal to change our current Working and [...]
Congratulations to our new TriMet Center Street Extra Board Liaison Officer
Congratulations to Doreen Clark for her decisive win in the vote for TriMet Center Street Extra Board Liaison Officer.
TriMet Sign-Up Options Vote
All ballots for this vote have been counted and in a landslide, the membership wants to go back to cafeteria-style sign-up. If you have any questions, please call your Executive Board Officer.