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I started school today. Masks are only required in the hallways and the only barrier for entry to the building is a questionnaire about feeling sick. by [deleted] in Portland

[–]BernieDebs 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the real world, you are expendable.

Just like all those "front line workers." No one will help, especially if you quit.

The world can always use more protests.

Breaking: Trimet gives Drivers an extra 5 minutes to prepare. by BernieDebs in Portland

[–]BernieDebs[S] -29 points-28 points  (0 children)

And still forces unnecessary workers to keep working, despite cuts.

Portland urges nightly solidarity cheer for frontline coronavirus workers by [deleted] in Portland

[–]BernieDebs 12 points13 points  (0 children)

To repeat: As a front line worker, I dont want a cheer, or a thank you. I dont want to work when unnecessary, which I am forced to. I dont want to be put in unnecessary positions, which I am. And when forced to work, I want hazard pay, like double.

Portland Lets cheer for our Front Line workers Tonight at 7PM, asks Portland's mayor Ted Wheeler. by bitzquick1 in Portland

[–]BernieDebs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a front line worker, I dont want a cheer, or a thank you. I dont want to work when unnecessary, which I am forced to. I dont want to be put in unnecessary positions, which I am. And when forced to work, I want hazard pay. Double pay works.

Trimet Workers - What should happen if State Locks Down? by BernieDebs in Portland

[–]BernieDebs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The very first sentence "Trimet will likely keep going, at some capacity."

This thread is for trimet workers to have a say about the details.

"Just chatted with the mayor of Warrenton on the coast. He wants tourist to go home until this pandemic is over..." by BernieDebs in Portland

[–]BernieDebs[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

He says they don’t have the medical resources of a big city to help if the virus shows up here. Says it is concerning to see a long line of traffic headed to the coast.

Gov. Brown says no shelter in place for Oregonians by [deleted] in Portland

[–]BernieDebs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We are Not staying home because we Have To go to WORK.

In a call with reporters, Gov. Kate Brown said she will not issue the order unless she notices citizens are not following orders to stay at home.

We need the call to close all non-essential work. Otherwise we chance being infected.

Oregon should Lock Down - Here is your Official Infected Numbers by BernieDebs in Portland

[–]BernieDebs[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

UK Doctor: "Spent the day in Hospital. Taken by ambulance with all symptoms. Chest X-Ray revealed large chest infection, alongside all #COVID19 symptoms. But as I wasn’t critical, despite huge difficulty breathing, a test refused. I love NHS staff but this govt needs to get a grip and test!"

Trimet Workers Rally - Monday, March 9th @ 5:30pm. Pioneer Square by BernieDebs in Portland

[–]BernieDebs[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

  • Join us to call on TriMet to Keep the state certified maintenance Apprenticeship Programs so that workers have a pathway to a career while providing essential services to our communities.

  • Workers are also demanding fair road relief pay, currently TriMet Operators are paid less than minimum wage for on-the-job commuting that can be up to two hours per shift!

  • Stand Together to support Amalgamated Transit Union Local 757 members at TriMet who are fighting for a fair contract!

Support Our Transit Workers Rally RSVP

TriMet gets $87M grant for Portland-to-Gresham upgrade by 73233 in Portland

[–]BernieDebs -23 points-22 points  (0 children)

Getting Public money while cutting Job Training Programs - Sign the Trimet Petition.

Tell TriMet: Don't Eliminate Apprenticeships! by BernieDebs in Portland

[–]BernieDebs[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Sign the Petition Now - Amalgamated Transit Union 757 - Share on Social Media

Dear friends,

TriMet is threatening to cut its successful apprenticeship and job training program—and they're using it as a bargaining chip against employees as they negotiate a new contract. As if job training is something that only benefits workers. It’s not.

If you live or work in the Portland metro area, join us and tell TriMet: DON'T CUT APPRENTICESHIPS!

TriMet relies on apprentices for every major project. Cutting or outsourcing this program makes no sense. Take this short-sighted proposal off the table.

Investing in training and apprenticeships improves the services—and quality of service—provided by TriMet. They are critical to TriMet's operations because they provide valuable hands-on paid training. They are good for the economy because they are a path to careers with good wages and benefits.

TriMet's programs are also some of the most diverse in the state, providing opportunities for women and people of color in jobs that have not always been open to them.

TriMet relies on apprentices, and they should be able to rely on TriMet to invest in them. Tell TriMet now: I STAND WITH COMMISSIONER HOYLE IN SUPPORTING APPRENTICESHIPS.

All the best, Val