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On my way to work, I drive by the aiport, and I have noticed that on some mornings (when the weather is calm/nice) the planes land and takeoff in different directions...
For instance, I saw a plane land on rw 18, and right after, a plane took off from rw 36 (heading for a destination north), and right after another plane landed on rw 18, all this during a 5-10 min time period.
Why does the direction of landing and takeoff change like this?
Is it, since the weather was calm, they planes can takeoff/land in a direction that is beneficial to their origin/destination?
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Friday, July 17, 2009
NOW MIGHT AS WELL BE THEN, New Poetry Collection by Glenda Beall
Finishing Line Press recently announced the publication date for Glenda Beall's new poetry collection titled NOW MIGHT AS WELL BE THEN.
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Posted by Nancy Simpson
I know these poems well, and I feel the excitement in the air knowing her book, NOW MIGHT AS WELL BE THEN, will soon be in my hands. All of us who know Glenda as our NC Writers Network Program Coordinator, are placing our orders now. It is a bitter sweet time for Glenda, as she is caring for her life mate and husband Barry Beall, the subject of a number of her poems, who is seriously ill.
"I asked for an early release of the book for Barry," Glenda wrote to me, "and I wonder if he will ever see the finished book."
3 comments:
- karenh said...
I'm looking forward to Glenda's book too and just ordered extra copies to give as gifts. It's nice of you to promote it on your blog.
- July 20, 2009 at 5:35 PM
- Glenda C. Beall said...
Thank you, Nancy, for announcing my book release. As you know I've not had time to let anyone know about it, but in a few weeks I'll be able to send out announcements.
Aug 28, I believe is the last day for the advance sale with one dollar shipping cost.
Early sales are important to the printing volume by Finishing Line Press. They base the printing on how many advance orders they receive.
Thank you and your readers.
- July 23, 2009 at 7:23 PM
- Nancy Simpson said...
Hello Glenda, I was happy to announce your book. I can't wait to get my own copy of it. I received a post card from the press, so maybe they are already sending out the announcements. Postmark was Kentucky.
Several poeple told me they had ordered your book and some said they ordered extra gift copies.
Having read the book as individual poems over the years since you began writing and having read it in manuscript form, I recommend NOW MIGHT AS WELL BE NOW as a book for these people:
All who love the mountains backdrop.
All who like poetry collections that tell a story, in this case a story of a southern woman, growing up on a farm, who deeply loves one man, Also a woman who values life and the lessons it teaches.
All couples who like to read poems aloud together.
All who read poetry to learn how to write poems, for yours are filled with images, driven by emotion, masterful at simultaneity.
Best wishes with your publication. One day or one evening, we will celebrate your accomplishment.
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- Subjects:Teacher Tips and Strategies
Motivating Students with Powerful Messages
Here's an idea! It may seem simple and a bit corny, but I like to inspire my students with powerful words using thought or speech bubbles on pictures of presidents or celebrities. I found this excellent photo of President Barack Obama from Whitehouse.gov and had it printed as an 8x10. Then I found Post-It speech and bubble shaped notes. I take quotes from the president's speech and change it every so often to help motivate my students.
Simple? Yes. Effective? Yes. My students look forward to seeing the quote change every so often. The one on the photo says, "Try harder at being good!" Some other quotes that I gleaned from the speech are:
Eric :)
I downloaded the President's photo the day of his presidential speech for the students. Here's a photo of my students watching his speech:
Have you considered photos of other figures in history and quotes from them as well? It might be interesting to vary the 'faces': people of different backgrounds, gender and ethnicities... Here's a few to get you started: Thomas Edison (NJ native-I'm a Jersey girl!) Many of life's failures are men who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. Sally Ride: All adventures, especially into new territory, are scary. Yoyo Ma: You have to take time, lots of time, to let an idea grow from within.
Great ideas! When I came into this idea, it was about the time of the speech President Obama made to the students of America, but you are totally right - varied faces and quotes are precisely what we need to expose students to!
Thanks for the comment! -Eric
This is a great idea! I am going to give this a try. I think my students will like this.
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Don't tell actress Kelly Ripa that art is imitating life. Ripa -- now a co-host of "Live! With Regis & Kelly," but for years a regular on "All My Children" -- is close to inking a deal to star in a new sitcom as, ahem, a washed-up soap star, notes the New York Post. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.)
Ripa, who is on maternity leave after giving birth recently to her third child, will keep her morning-show gig, the paper says. In the new ABC sitcom, called "Faith and Hope," Ripa will play a newly unemployed soap actress, Faith, who moves in with her family-oriented fraternal twin sister, Hope.
One studio exec tells the paper that Ripa was "pie-in-the sky casting," but ABC Entertainment president Susan Lyne said Ripa was "really our only choice for this role."
Ripa has been two-timing co-host Regis Philbin for a while. Though she reluctantly gave up her "All My Children" role to focus on the talk show, she made her prime-time debut as a limited-run character on the NBC series "Ed."
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In case you didn't notice during our last City Council election, we entered a new era of political growth. Machine politics, with all its warts, has entered our fair city.
As usual, the underlying reason is profit at the expense of the average citizen. With our city manager's stated objective to make our city an "urban center," the developers, their land-use attorneys and lobbyists want their influence to fall on receptive City Council ears.
The plan was to replace inquisitive and outspoken TimBen Boydston with someone more accommodating to the city manager and developers' common vision. Laurie Ender fit the bill, so it became a full court press to get her elected.
The key to machine politics is the organization of effort by seemingly separate entities, high flow of money, illegal behavior, unethical behavior by elected officials, and negative and misleading campaign ads. Money flowed into Laurie's campaign as the development players rallied support.
Laurie played it smart by opposing the proposed site for the materials recycling facility which had little chance of approval. But she gave away her hand by supporting HMNMH and G&L Realty's 15-year plan to construct office buildings and parking structures without guaranteeing hospital expansion.
Don't be surprised if G&L thinks about going back to its original 25-year master plan, with even more office buildings, now that Laurie is on the council.
Councilman Frank Ferry's misdeeds are well documented. Most notable is his illegal use of his campaign funds to fund a flier on behalf of his protégé, Laurie Ender. Add to that his campaign speech during a City Council meeting in which he stated Laurie's opposition to the MRF in front of a packed house of like-minded potential voters.
How did Congressman Howard "Buck" McKeon come to endorse relatively unknown Laurie Ender? Unfortunately the key players involved in this important move may never be revealed to the public.
Finally, we saw the entrance of Laurie's negative fliers about another candidate likely to give her a run for her money. She claimed that Bob Spierer was playing politics with the so-called hospital expansion as though he didn't care, when in fact he had been in contact with involved parties trying reach some agreement and was looking forward to the yet-to-be finalized revised environmental impact report. Laurie's handlers seem to confuse responsible civic behavior with lack of concern.
Bottom line, we may not be an urban center yet but our city manager's vision has certainly brought out the smell of urban political tactics.
Unfortunately, with success will come repetition.
One last thought for Laurie, TimBen was appointed to the council to not rock the boat. Instead he carefully read every paragraph, questioned everything and tried to make sure the public interest was served. You have the same opportunity.


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SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND (July 24, 2008) Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Secretary Thomas E. Perez and Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Donald DeVore today recognized 11 youth in the juvenile justice system who successfully completed and graduated from the nations first Pre-Apprenticeship Program in skilled construction trades. The youth, who are residents of the Victor Cullen Center for boys, successfully completed the 10 week program that started on May 19.
If there are two things I could do for all of our youth it is to give them an education and a caring adult in their life. The Pre-Apprenticeship program at Victor Cullen not only lays the educational foundation for our youth to succeed but creates an important connection to caring adults who have experience obtaining and maintaining careers in the trades, said Secretary Donald DeVore.
The apprenticeship program included 84 hours of introductory training from 25 trade union workers from skilled construction trades including bricklayers, carpenters, electrical workers, masons, plumbers, roofers and sheet metal workers. The program curriculum was created in collaboration with the Apprenticeship and Training Division for the Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 24, who facilitated the program.
One of the core principles of our workforce system is that there is no spare Marylander. This partnership is an innovative effort to provide these students with the opportunities, the skills and the resources that will allow them to succeed in the workplace and in life, said Secretary Perez.
Through this program youth gained an understanding of how they can earn as they learn through apprenticeships that provide the optimum blend of on-the-job training, classroom instruction and a sound starting salary. They learned about job benefits, including health care, pensions, profit-sharing, paid vacations and how their salaries can increase as they gain proficiency towards becoming journeypersons. Youth also discovered how to enter management fields, become licensed and own their own businesses. Each graduate earned 3 college credits from the National Labor College and certifications in CPR, First Aid and OSHA.
Joining the Secretaries at todays event were President of the National Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO Mark Ayres and the Maryland Area Union Building Trades Apprenticeship Personnel.


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The cat's out of the bag… this Cute Kitty Cat Party by Heather Nawolski is absolutely purr-fect! Georgia's 5th birthday was the cat's meow with all the clever & cute kitty decorations- I just love the cat paper lantern & the "adopt-a-cat" party favors!
PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for:
– Purr-fect kitty printables & Creative cat paper lantern
– DIY felt "Cat Ear" headbands and "Kitty Bling" collar decorating activity
– "Adopt-a-Cat" stuffed animal party favors and cat themed favor bags
PARTY DETAILS, as told by Heather…
This kitty cat party was truly "purr-fect!" The color scheme was gray, hot pink and orange and was fashioned after our adorable invitation cat. Decorations included a "wall" of paper lanterns (simply hung by fishing line and then connected to one another), chalk pots with cat faces (with floral), a gray paper lantern made into a cat face, orange tablecloth made out of fabric with a hot pink "fur" table runner and paper plates with cat ears (hot glued a thick felt ear to the backs of the plates). The food included a beautiful cake with a custom fondant cat topper with balls of yarn and cupcake toppers made to match our invitation cat. Milk bottles with paper straws were used on the table with ribbon and paper circle accents. A clear glass container with goldfish and a container of cheese with a fabric mouse added a sense of whimsy to the tablescape.
In another room, I needed a centerpiece. I used a stuffed cat in a large bowl with balls of yarn that had many "oohing and aahing". I used extra fabric over picture frames to feature our invitation and to highlight my daughter at different ages (making the photos black and white). A glass container with orange and pink gumballs finished off the space (which I found were less expensive to purchase individually then by the pound!).
The 5 year olds did a game of pin the bow on the cat, they wore their cat headbands (made by me) and I whiskered them up when they came in. They had an adopt a cat station where they used "kitty bling" to make a collar (using ribbon I cut, a small paper medallion and then rhinestone stickers for them to accent). We completed an online adoption certificate to make it "official". They then hunted their own mouse (I sewed one for each girl and put her name on it hidden within the house) with their new kitty cat.
I used the 5" cake paper centerpiece and had it blown up by a local printer to play the pin the bow on the cat game. I used pink cardstock to cut the bows out and then a tacky wax for them to adhere it to the paper poster. The favor bags were made with a plain gray paper bag. I used a 2 " paper punch for the eyes and added a button. Paper ears and whiskers finished it off. They included party items that were cat themed and my daughter insisted Kit-Kat bars be included!
– Party styling, floral arrangements, and headbands: Heather Nawolski
– Photography: Seraphim Photography
– Invitations: Cute from A to Z on Etsy
– Fondant cake topper, letters and cupcake toppers: Sugar and Stripes Co.
– Birthday outfit: She Runs Like a Girl
– Kitty cat hairbows: Suarez Bows and The Sweet B Collection
– Paper lanterns: Luna Bazaaar
– Milk Bottles and paper straws: Ella Jane Crafts
– Tablecloth, mouse and runner fabrics: Fabric.com
– Hot pink shag fur: Mary Jo's Cloth Store
– Cat adoption certificate: Chickabug
– Adopted stuffed cats and cat themed party items: Oriental Trading Company
– Headbands, felt and ribbons: JoAnn Fabrics
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2Sam SAYS:
Completely adorable!
3Ruth SAYS:
Great ideas!
4Anna Nersesian SAYS:
I absolutely love everything about this party, including the Adopt-a-Cat message!
5AndreaJoy SAYS:
Love this! How did you make the cat ear headbands?!
6Heather SAYS:
I bought headbands from Joann's. I used a heavy felt and cut the ears out (with the black/ grey triangle oversized to account for going around the headband). I used hot glue and a year later the girls are still wearing them!
7Janis SAYS:
Where/ how long ago did you purchase the "adopt a kitten" cats from Oriental Trading… I have been looking everywhere for a good deal on some cute little stuffed cats to do this! Yours are darling, haven't found anything close…
8Heather Nawolski SAYS:
I purchased them from Oriental Trading Company in January 2013. I can remember them running low, not being able to find them, and then finding them again. I think when they run out they pull them from the website. We are planning now for another party and about 3 weeks ago I saw the cats in their paper catalog. If you have time, they may become available again. Good Luck!
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Can you tell me where you found the party favor bags?
Heather SAYS:
They cMe from Party City and I just used card stock and buttons to make the faces.
10Moni SAYS:
So cute! How can I purchase the printable?
Heather Nawolski SAYS:
Cute from A to Z has the invitations on Etsy.
11Threekids Closet SAYS:
How did you make or where did you buy the mouse?
Heather Nawolski SAYS:
I sewed them and just used s paper template pattern that I drew.
12Becky SAYS:
Where did you find the white collar tags to decorate? Love this idea!!
Heather Nawolski SAYS:
I used a paper punch to make the circles and another punch to put the ribbon through.
13Glenna Saavedra SAYS:
looks like a mouse dog toy cute idea
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I actually made the mice. I made a paper pattern and then sewed them with my machine, stuffed them and then hand stitched them shut.


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Collas Crill launches Spring Seminar Series
Protecting trustees, overseas property investment and selling Jersey and Guernsey funds in the UK are all under the spotlight in Collas Crill's Spring Seminar Series; three events in both Guernsey and Jersey in March and April.
Guest speakers including "the BBC's favourite property expert" Henry Pryor and senior figures at top UK firms will bring industry leading research and up-to-the-minute market analysis to the series hosted by partners of Collas Crill in both islands.
The seminars will be of interest to a wide variety of Island professionals: trustees and trust company officers, family offices, wealth professionals, investors, corporate service providers, entrepreneurs, lenders, fund managers, administrators and custodians.
Read more information on each event below. For dates and times of each, see to www.collascrill.com/news-and-events. To book, contact email@example.com
Seminar 1: Protecting trustees in a hostile world
- Guernsey: Tuesday 18 March
- Jersey: Wednesday 19 March
Trustees are increasingly being targeted in claims by beneficiaries and third parties, their personal liability often invoked. How should trustees be protecting themselves in a hostile world?
Mark Hubbard, barrister at New Square Chambers, and Edward Stone, group partner at Collas Crill London, will review recent developments in trust litigation and what trustees should be doing to better protect themselves.
Seminar 2: UK residential property update – making bricks and mortar sweat for overseas investors
- Guernsey: Monday 31 March
- Jersey: Tuesday 1 April
The residential market is flying. London is now officially the capital of the world, with global investors continuing to choose London for their money. As prices go up, this means only good things for the regional markets, with investors looking more seriously at opportunities north of the Watford gap.
Michael Morris, group partner and head of Collas Crill's UK Property department will chair a panel of expert speakers who will discuss:
• Market analysis of the residential sector
• Exploiting the regional market
• Foreign investment in London
• A view of the local residential property market
Adam Challis – UK Head of Research at Jones Lang LaSalle. Adam will draw on Jones Lang LaSalle's industry leading research and the market knowledge of their business practitioners, to provide the most up-to-date view on the current and future trends.
Henry Pryor – "the BBC's favourite property expert" is a 'buying agent' who sources homes for the rich and famous and for the plain hard working. Working both inside and outside London he acquires properties between £500k and £30m.
In Guernsey Swoffers director Shauna Clapham, and in Jersey Indigo Estates founder Marcus Matthews, will provide a local view on the residential property market and opportunities for investors in both islands.
Seminar 3: Selling Guernsey and Jersey funds in the UK
- Jersey: Thursday 3 April
- Guernsey: Friday 4 April
Recent developments in the UK have had a significant impact on the manner in which Jersey and Guernsey investment funds can be sold into the UK market. Elizabeth Budd, partner of Speechly Bircham, will walk delegates through the remaining exemptions for high net worth individuals and sophisticated investors, as well as discussing the concept of non-mainstream pooled investments under new FCA Rules.
In Jersey Collas Crill group partner Mark Rawlins, and in Guernsey group partner Paul Wilkes, will lead discussions on innovation in the private family fund and unregulated funds space.
Elizabeth Budd – Head of Speechly Bircham Financial Services group. She advises insurance companies and financial services providers on the impact of regulation on their businesses. Elizabeth acts for fund managers, trustees and depositaries on the structuring of authorised and unauthorised funds both onshore and offshore.
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Nitto Denko Technical Corporation (NDT) was established in Oceanside, California in October 2000 as an independent center of excellence for research and development into new growth engines for its parent company, Nitto Denko Corporation, based in Osaka, Japan. In addition, Nitto opened a Life Science Research Center in the Sorrento Valley area of San Diego, California in 2012.
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There are many primal fears involved in giving birth. For many women, Fear of a Trashed Vagina is right up there with the worst of them. Fortunately, in most cases, this fear is fairly unwarranted. (In most cases most of the other primal fears are unwarranted, too, but we're talking about vaginas here.) And when we're talking about vaginas and pregnancy, what we're really talking about is specifically the pelvic floor: the deep muscles in your pelvis that control the flow of urine, the tightness vs. looseness of your vaginal opening, and generally run the vagina show from the inside. These are the muscles used to push the baby out in a vaginal birth, and they're also crucial for the support of your internal organs later.
Childbearing has a bad reputation where the vagina is concerned. Scary stories of stretching and tearing and post-pregnancy peeing every time you sneeze abound. It is true that birth will stretch your vagina in ways you might not want to think about too much beforehand. But it is also true that permanent, noticeable effects are not as common as lore leads you to believe. And it turns out there is a lot you can do to keep your pelvic floor in good shape through pregnancy, birth and beyond. For example…
Kegel Exercises. These exercises, so named because they were invented by a guy named Kegel, involve tightening and loosening the pelvic floor muscles. They will help you gain strength and control for childbirth (hint: don't forget to pay attention to the LOOSENING part of the exercise…you're not bodybuilding here). Kegels work. But only if you do them right. Otherwise, you could end up doing a lot of work for nothing, or making it harder for your muscles to relax in childbirth which can make things more difficult. This is an awesome resource for specific control techniques.
See more about this and 9 more important things you need to know about your pelvic floor before giving birth on the very thorough slide show 10 Facts About Your Pelvic Floor (written by our own Ceridwen Morris)!
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At Bat gets iOS 7 support and updated features for the playoffs
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With 6 teams all within 5 games of the two Wild Card spots in the American League, it looks like there will be relevant regular season contests going right down to game 162 for a few clubs; the best way to catch the drama with your mobile device is by using the At Bat app which is presented by MLB.com. Definitely one of the best sports related apps available, the app is now available for iOS 7...
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The Android app looks way better than the others, especially on a tablet.
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Frederick L. Smeigh, Ph.D., 71, Perryopolis, formerly of Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC Montefiore.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Earl and Hazel (White) Smeigh. He was married to Linda Daniele on Aug. 22, 1964, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church by Father Vincent Spinos.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters: Jacqueline Smeigh in Virginia and Andrea (James) Bagnell of Pittsburgh; and two grandchildren: Brooke E. and Michael J. Bagnell.
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He was preceded in death by a daughter, Stephanie L. Smeigh.
Frederick was a 1960 graduate of Altoona High School. He earned his bachelor's degree from Clarion University and a master's degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He then went on to earn a Ph.D. in education leadership from the University of Pittsburgh. He was a previous member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church and since moving to Perryopolis was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
Frederick had a very long career doing what he loved, being an educator. He served as assistant superintendent of the Altoona Area School District for 13 years. He went on to be superintendent of the Frazier School District for 13 years, all while also working as an adjunct professor at St. Francis University for five years. He then was selected to serve the Pennsylvania Department of Education as a distinguished educator, where he assisted and provided school improvement services and helped facilitate higher student achievement in low-income school districts. He was currently employed by OnHands Schools Inc. as a consultant, where he provided a wide range of developmental services and coaching to teachers, principals and administrators.
Frederick was awarded the Distinguished Educator Award for exceptional leadership for public school staff, awarded by the University of Pittsburgh School of Education Study Council in 1998. In 2004, he was selected by his peers as one of the top individuals making a significant impact on education in public schools and universities in Western Pennsylvania, in recognition for turning around a low-achieving, financially-troubled district, reversing it financially and making it into one of the state's highest-achieving districts with an above-average number of low-income children.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. today, April 11, 2014, at Santella Funeral Home, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery.
In memory of Frederick, please send contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.


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Malaysian PM Vows to Brief MH370 Families
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Published: 30th May 2014 06:47 PM
Last Updated: 30th May 2014 06:47 PM
BEIJING: Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak Friday said his country will give an account of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 to the families of the passengers as soon as possible.
Najib made the remarks in a meeting here with top Chinese legislator Zhang Dejiang at the Great Hall of the People Friday afternoon, Xinhua reported citing the foreign ministry.
He also expressed deep condolence for the families.
Zhang said China will continue to participate in the relevant work and expressed hope that the Malaysian side will make more efforts and properly handle the incident at an early date.
On Thursday, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urged Malaysia to formulate a new plan for the search for the plane to respond to the legitimate appeals of passengers' families and to properly settle such issues.
Najib said Malaysia will continue to conduct the search together with China, Australia and other countries and stressed his commitment to finding solutions and answers to what really happened.
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ATU Local 757, Portland, OR
December 31, 2013 - Photos from Santa's Visit - 2013
Santa and Mrs. Claus spent some time with ATU 757 members and their families earlier in the month at the Salvation Army Rose Center for Seniors. ATU 757 Retired Chapter President Bill Wimmer was behind the camera while Santa and Mrs. Claus spoke with their fans and was kind enough to send the photos our way. We've uploaded them to both our Flickr account (see here) and an album on our Facebook page so you can access them there as well. Follow the link to the photos from Santa's visit!>>
December 18, 2013 - ATU Presents Health Care Plan to TriMet
Today at the bargaining table, the transit union presented its long-awaited health insurance proposal. It wasn't what TriMet was expecting. Citing a history of bloated insurance pricing, the Union has proposed that a joint labor-management committee take over the purchasing of insurance and the hiring of consultants. Read More>> Press Release | Proposal
December 12, 2013 - ATU Presents Counter Offer to TriMet
Today, December 12, 2013, the ATU bargaining team presented a partial counter offer to TriMet's draconian changes. "We are presenting our counterproposal for changes to Article 1, which is the general language, and to Article 2 which affects the operators," said Bruce Hansen, president of ATU 757.
The Union also presented its economic position with the exception of its health and welfare proposal. "We could not present our health and welfare proposal because of a delay in getting information from TriMet's health insurance carriers. Some documents came in as late as December 9th and we are still awaiting others. That meant we could not formulate our counter to TriMet's insurance proposal. We are hopeful that we will have a health and welfare counter to present on Tuesday, December 17, 2013," said Hansen.
See Attachment: Articles 1, 2 counter proposals and economic proposal w/o H&W Article 1 Union Counter Offer | Article 2 Union Counter Offer
December 9, 2013 - Liaison Officer - First Transit Beaverton, Region Two
Cathy Redwine has been elected Liaison Officer for First Transit Beaverton, Region Two. All questions and concerns should be directed to Cathy. You may reach her by calling her cell phone 503-332-6133 or by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
The position of Shop Steward, FIRST TRANSIT REGION TWO is now open. Those interested in serving in this position may send letters of interest to the Union office for consideration by the Executive Board on January 13, 2013 and membership ratification at the meetings that follow.
December 4, 2013 - SANTA CLAUS IS VISITING THE UNION
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be handing out presents to all your children and grandchildren, 16 and under at the Salvation Army Rose Center for Seniors, on December 14th 10 am to 2 pm. Come join us for a cup of hot cocoa and cookies. See FLYER>>
December 3, 2013 - Retirees' Christmas Dinner
The ATU 757 Retired Member Chapter's Christmas party will be Friday, December 6th at 12:00 p.m. at the Westmoreland Union Manor, 6404 SE 23rd Ave. Tickets of $15 (including $5 annual dues) for retirees and $10 for guests will be collected at the door.
November 25, 2013 - - ATU Members: 2013-2014 Ray Wallace Memorial Scholarship
Attached for your review and duplication is the official 2013-201 4 Ray Wallace Memorial Scholarship Application Form and instructions for potential applicants. The 2013-2014 scholarships are in remembrance of retired International Secretary-Treasurer Ray Wallace, who passed away on May 23, 2012.
This year, the program will consist of five scholarships each in the amount of $5000. In addition, a $2,000 scholarship may be awarded to a vocational school applicant. FULL STORY>>
November 22, 2013 - First Transit Region Three Signs First Union Contract
Congratulations and welcome go out to our newest members, employees at First Transit Region Three who voted (110 yes and 11 no) to accept their first First Transit - ATU 757 contract! Congratulations Region Three!
November 21, 2013 - At PPS, District declares impasse - Support Our Teachers March and Rally Friday
Portland School District declared an impasse today, putting it on track to imposing an unacceptable contract on Portland teachers and forcing a strike. March on Friday, November 22, 4:15 pm and rally from 4:30–5:30 on Burnside Bridge with signs and banners. Invite anyone and everyone, because teachers' Working Conditions Are students' Learning Conditions!
November 20, 2013 - PRESS RELEASE: Max Recent Derailment No Surprise to ATU Transit Workers
"The derailment of the Max train on Monday, was the result of TriMet's practice of deferring both maintenance and training in favor of system expansion and other expenditures," says Union vice president, Jonathan Hunt. Tuesday, KOIN carried a story about a train derailment that was caused by a bracket breaking. This incident was no surprise to the mechanics who fear even more brackets might give way. FULL STORY>>
November 18, 2013 - First Student PortlandThis was a group of First Student Portland drivers that showed up at 5 this morning to show solidarity after taking a strike vote on Thursday. They wore red shirts and ribbons and placed signs on the dashes of their cars. Thanks for the great turnout this morning! at Cantrall-Buckley Park in Central Point, Oregon.
November 15, 2013 - PRESS RELEASE: Portland School Bus Drivers Vote to Strike
"Last night Portland school bus drivers voted overwhelmingly to strike," says Jonathan Hunt, Vice President of the Amalgamated Transit Union which represents the drivers. "Unfortunately, the parties are close on most issues except for wages and health insurance. Of most concern is the employer, First Student's, proposal to stop paying anything for employee health insurance," Hunt stated. FULL STORY>>
November 8, 2013 - PRESS RELEASE: What TriMet Really Says: "Work Sick or Get Fired"
Amalgamated Transit President Bruce Hansen is astounded at the statements being made by TriMet's public relations department in response to the whooping cough scare. "The statement quoted in the Oregonian that "when it comes to working sick, the agency simply asks employees to stay home if they are feeling ill," is so far from the truth that it's stunning." says Hansen. "The real message to the operators is "come to work or you lose your job" - period." FULL STORY>>
November 7, 2013 - ATU - TriMet Bargaining Update
As were are sure your executive board officers have told you, the Union's bargaining team has met with TriMet's bargaining team in a total of 24 sessions. All but two of those sessions consisted of TriMet explaining its proposals and its reasons for those proposals. The Union team raised many questions and still awaits answers to a number of those questions. As of this date, we have not begun bargaining over the proposals. FULL STORY>>
November 5, 2013 - Manufacturing Jobs for America plan features 40 bills from 22 senators
The Manufacturing Jobs for America initiative aims to build bipartisan support for legislation that will modernize America's manufacturing sector, help American manufacturers grow and create jobs, and assist American workers in getting the skills to succeed in the next generation of manufacturing jobs.Oregon's Jeff Merkley said, "A living wage job is the best possible foundation for a family." Full Story>>
October 31, 2013 - PRESS RELEASE: TriMet's Multi-Million Dollar Radio System Continues to Fail
"TriMet's multi-million dollar radio system continues to be plagued with serious problems," reports Amalgamated Transit Union President Bruce Hansen. Yesterday, October 30th, Bus 2808 was at the intersection of 185th and SW Farmington Road. The time was approximately 11:10 a.m. A horrified bus operator watched as an automobile struck a pedestrian. It was obvious that the pedestrian was seriously injured. The bus operator quickly tried to summon assistance by punching the bus's emergency alarm. Read Full Press Release>>
October 30, 2013 - Join Us at the Next TriMet Board Meeting!
The next TriMet Board of Directors' Meeting will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 9:00 am at the Harrison Square Building- Saltzman Conference Room, 1800 SW 1st Avenue, Portland. This will be the only November Board of Directors' meeting. See you there! Reminder>>
October 30, 2013 - Young Emerging Labor Leaders Summit
The Young Emerging Labor Leaders (YELL) invite you to the 2013 Young Worker Summit at OR AFLCIO 3645 SE 32nd Ave, Portland, Oregon 97202. Join in on Saturday, November 9th at 1:00pm to meet fellow young workers, plan for the coming year, elect YELL leadership and more! This is a tremendous opportunity for young unionists to get involved in Oregon's growing labor movement. Since 2010, YELL has paved the way for young workers to network, develop leadership skills and become active in the fight for social and economic justice. Stick around for a happy hour following the Summit! Attached is the link to the event page on facebook>>
October 30, 2013 - Why Unions Still Matter
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E.) Education and Training Department will be holding a presentation on Why Unions Still Matter at the Oregon AFL-CIO, 3645 SE 32nd in Portland on November 5th at 12:00 PM. Everyone welcome! Bring family, friends, and neighbors! For information, contact Radar Bateman cbateman@iatse‐intl.com See the attachment for more details. ATTACHMENT>>
October 24, 2013 - PRESS RELEASE: BART Labor Strife Offers Cautionary Lesson for TriMet
"The tragedy of two deaths in the San Francisco BART strike has its origins in the same management attitudes we see demonstrated by TriMet's top level management," says Bruce Hansen, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union. He's referring to the death of two BART workers, struck by a train being operated by a manager driving during a labor strike. The BART workers were on strike primarily because of work rule changes, benefit takeaways and safety issues. That strike ended last night when the company and the union reached a tentative agreement. Read Full Press Release>>
October 23, 2013 - ATU 757's Response to TriMet's Strategic Financial Plan
Today, the Amalgamated Transit Union hand delivered its response to the TriMet Strategic Financial Plan (SFP) that was recently released by the agency. The Union noted in its letter that, despite the fact its members total 87% of the TriMet workforce, the Union was neither informed of the planning process nor invited to participate. After addressing some issues of concern about the SFP, the Union offered to participate in a collaborative approach to address the issue of unfunded retiree benefits. "We're hoping the Board takes us up on our sincere offer to work as a team to discover the best and fairest SFP approach to what has been a long term and complete failure to fund retiree benefits," said Union president, Bruce Hansen. Click here for the Union's response to TriMet's SFP, detailed listing of TM's proposed contract changes, and National Institute of Health Charts on Transit Workers' Health and Pensions>>
October 18, 2013 - First Student Portland - ATU 757 Members: Contract Proposal
Copies of your new proposed contract will be available for you to review by Monday, November 4th and will be distributed to you by your Executive Board Officer. It will be voted on at your monthly union meeting on November 14, 2013.
October 9, 2013 - TriMet ATU 757 Members: Auditors at Center & Ruby Junction to Meet with Employees
Recently, the Oregon Legislature passed a bill requiring the Secretary of State, Audits Division, to audit TriMet. This audit will examine TriMet's immediate and long-term financial condition, its organizational transparency, and its operational structure, practices and functions. The audit report to the legislature, TriMet, and the public will be issued in January 2014.
So far they have held meetings with TriMet management and ATU 757, and now would like to gain the perspectives of operators and other employees in the field. Secretary of State auditors Erin Fifield and Terri Preeg Riggsby will be at the Center Street and Ruby Junction facilities on October 14, 16 and 17. For more information>>
October 9, 2013 - Rogue Valley Transportation District PicnicATU 757 members employed by Rogue Valley Transportation District held their property's picnic on Sunday, September 15th at Cantrall-Buckley Park in Central Point, Oregon.
October 8, 2013 - ATU Members: 2013-2014 Ray Wallace Memorial Scholarship
Attached for your review and duplication is the official 2013-201 4 Ray Wallace Memorial Scholarship Application Form and instructions for potential applicants. The 2013-2014 scholarships are in remembrance of retired International Secretary-Treasurer Ray Wallace, who passed away on May 23, 2012.
This year, the program will consist of five scholarships each in the amount of $5000. In addition, a $2,000 scholarship may be awarded to a vocational school applicant. FULL STORY>>
September 23, 2013 - Tillamook Country Transportation District Summer Picnic
77 people, including members and passengers, attended the Tillamook property's Summer picnic on Sunday, September 22. Above see the members of Tillamook enjoying dinner and BINGO at their picnic. They also played a Tillamook version of The Amazing Race, which included croquet, wheelchair races, bowling and a mind puzzle, and horseshoes. It was a great time all around. Thanks to all who participated. It was a pleasure to be able to attend and help out.
September 20, 2013 - TriMet Bargaining Tracking Faster
As of today, your ATU 757 Bargaining Team has met with TriMet for eleven sessions going through both ATU proposals and TriMet Articles 1 & 2. See full tracking faster>>
September 20, 2013 Interim Liaison Officer - First Transit Beaverton, Region Two
Cathy Redwine is serving as Acting Liaison Officer for First Transit Beaverton, Region Two. All questions and concerns should be directed to Cathy. You may reach her by calling her cell phone 503-332-6133 or by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
The position of LIAISON OFFICER, FIRST TRANSIT REGION TWO is now open. Those interested in serving in this position may send letters of interest to the Union office for consideration by the Executive Board on November 11, 2013 and membership ratification at the meetings that follow.
September 11, 2013 - Documents for All Interested ATU 757 Members
All of the ATU training academy presentations and materials from ATU's 57th Convention can be found online here. Digital files of Convention Reports, Programs, a variety of Fact Sheets and more are available here.
September 3, 2013 Interim Executive Board Officer - Portland Public Schools
Charisse Wall is serving as Acting Executive Board Officer for Portland Public Schools. All questions and concerns should be directed to Charisse. You may reach her by calling her cell phone 360 798 9843, by emailing email@example.com, or by leaving a note in 540 route box.
The position of EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICER, PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS is now open. Those interested in serving in this position may send letters of interest to the Union office for consideration by the Executive Board on October 14, 2013 and membership ratification at the meetings that follow.
August 29, 2013 -ATU receives the Gary Maurer Organizing Award Excellence in Strategic Organizing
ATU officers receiving the Gary Maurer Award for Excellence at the convention
August 26, 2013 - ATU 757 Officers at ATU Convention
Congratulations to Sergio Garcia, once again elected the NW Representative to the ATU Latino Caucus.
August 16, 2013 - Services for TriMet retiree Jesse Kraut
Services for Jess Kraut, who retired in 1990, will be held Monday, August 19th at 3:00 at Lincoln Memorial.
August 13, 2013 - Attention ALL ATU 757 Members
Join our ATU Brothers and Sisters at 8:30 Saturday morning, August 24th at South Eugene High School for the Eugene Celebration Parade.
August 9, 2013 - Attention All TriMet- ATU 757 Members: What Is Wrong With This Picture?
The Oregon Employment Relations Board Issued the Following Order:
"TriMet will also make the bargaining unit employees whole for any losses incurred due to its unlawful conduct, including reimbursing employees for ...contributions toward premium costs they were required to pay; and payment of any medical expenses they incurred because of the unlawful conduct." FULL STORY>>
August 7, 2013 - Attention All TriMet - ATU 757 Members:
The Court of Appeals requires mandatory mediation - Many of you were delighted to learn that the Employment Relations Board has ordered TriMet to pay for premium and medical costs employees incurred because of TriM'ets wrongful actions in the time period, January 1, 2011 through August 31, 2012. People are asking when they are going to get paid. The answer is: We do not know when there will be a final decision. Attached is the history of this case. FULL HISTORY>>
July 31, 2013 - HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN????
Attached please find a police artist sketch of the person of interest in the stabbing of the TriMet bus driver last week. Sketch>>
July 25, 2013 - Press Release: Soaring Price Tag on New Cadillac Fare Technology
This month, the Union published an open letter to the public raising concerns about TriMet's purchase of electronic fare collection system. It questioned whether spending over $20 million on the latest techno gadgetry made sense in light of TriMet's often stated claim that the agency is in dire financial straits. This "dire" situation is the justification TriMet management has used to cut service, raise fares and to propose deep cuts in workers' wages and benefits. Read full release>> |Attachment
July 23, 2013 - Press Release: ATU President Asks the Public to Judge
Late Friday afternoon, July 19th, the Oregon ERB issued its decision in the hotly contested case between Trimet and the transit union over last year's interest arbitration decision. By Saturday, TriMet's highly paid public relations department was churning out claims of victory. "In our opinion," says Union president Bruce Hansen, "this is a good example of TriMet management's belief that people will believe an untruth if it is shouted loud and long enough." You be the judge. Full Press Release>> | Full ERB Decision
July 3, 2013 - Press Release: History Repeats Itself, Says Union
"It looks like the same MO is being followed by the same person," says Amalgamated Transit Union president, Bruce Hansen. He's talking about TriMet's executive director of labor relations Randy Stedman and why the Union recently filed an unfair labor practice claim against TriMet. Fashioned as a counterclaim to TriMet's January complaint against the Union (UP-001-13), the ATU's counterclaim details the delays in bargaining TriMet has caused since the Union's April unconditional offer to begin negotiations without the public in attendance. Full Press Release>> | Attached Documents
July 2, 2013 - Senate Unanimously Approves TriMet Performance Audit
The Senate voted to approve a bill requiring the Secretary of State to conduct a performance audit of TriMet. We think this is a step in the right direction that will benefit the entire community. Read the Press Release.
June 26, 2013 - ATU Calgary members forced out of homes by floods
A dangerous flood in Calgary has forced about 75,000 residents, including ATU members, out of their homes, transforming many streets into flowing rivers and left the heart of the city largely deserted. We pray for the safety of all our fellow members and citizens in the Calgary area.
While little is known about the damage, many ATU brothers and sisters and their families live in the area and their homes and property may have been destroyed and damaged. We hope to get reports soon.
As ATU members did with the Oklahoma tornados and when any crisis hits, we do what we do every day on the job, in our communities, and in our places of worship...we help out. You can help your brothers and sisters who may have been hurt by these horrible floods by contributing to the ATU Disaster Relief Fund.
Donations can be made online by mailing a check to:
June 26, 2013 - Officers' Reports for July 2013
Executive Board Officers' and Full-Time Officers' articles in the July 2013 issue of the Labor Press
June 24, 2013 - ATU 757 - TriMet members
ATU's most recent ad addressing TriMet's financial problems garnered some agreement from the Oregonian on Sunday in Janie Har's TriMet budgets $10M for transit police" breakdown.
June 12, 2013 - Attention All ATU 757 members
All members are welcome to attend the ATU 757 Black Caucus meeting which is scheduled for Saturday, June 15th at 4:00 pm at the Union office.
June 12, 2013 - Attention All ATU 757 members
Join ATU 757 in the Sunday, June 16th NW Pride Parade at 11 am. See back of flyer for ATU 757 parade start location.
June 7, 2013 - Attention All TriMet-ATU members
Rep. Gorsek's Bill Calls for Audit of TriMet. Oregon Legislature Calling for Comprehensive Audit of TriMet. Read the Press Release>>
June 7, 2013 - Officers' Reports for June 2013
Executive Board Officers' articles in the June 2013 issue of the Labor Press
June 7, 2013 - Eleventh Annual Unions for Kids Poker Run
Tomorrow morning, June 8th is the benefit for Doernbecher Children's Hospital starting and finishing at the IBEW Local 48. For more information>>
June 5, 2013 - Bylaws Change Vote Count
Bylaws Change Totals Yes 20 No 72 Abstain 6
May 23, 2013 - June 7th is National Day of Action to Make Change at Walmart!
On June 7th hundreds of members of the Organization United for Respect at Walmart (OUR Walmart) will be caravanning from every corner of the country to Bentonville, Arkansas for Walmart's annual shareholders meeting. Rally in support with Walmart Workers!FLYER
May 21, 2013 - TriMet Sanctioned for Hiding Evidence
Federal judge sanctions TriMet for hiding evidence from victims' families in fatal bus crash
May 17, 2013 - May 22nd TriMet Board of Directors Meeting
Join your fellow ATU union members and OPAL Portland in attending next Wednesday's TriMet Board Meeting. The ATU 757 supports OPAL in their effort to create a fair transfer. There will be discussions surrounding the TriMet budget, and I will be speaking before the Board. We urge you to attend and look forward to seeing you there! Event Details.
May 17, 2013 President Hansen on KBOO 90.7 FM Tuesday Morning, May 21
Listen to ATU 757 President Bruce Hansen be interviewed by Joe Uris on KBOO 90.7 FM Tuesday morning, May 21st, from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.
May 17, 2013 - KOIN 6 2-Part Interview with Neil McFarlane
Part One | Part Two
May 13, 2013 - Press Release: ATU Objects to TriMet Delays
Amalgamated Transit Union president, Bruce Hansen, is scratching his head. The reason? TriMet appears to be deliberately delaying negotiations. Full Press Release>> | Attached Correspondence
May 10, 2013 - ATU 757 - Trimet Members
Deadline for submission of Child/Elder Care receipts is June 14, 2013. POSTING>>
May 6, 2013 - ATU 757 - TriMet Members
This Union is Still Attempting to Schedule a First Bargaining Session with TriMet.SEE THE UPDATE>>
May 1, 2013 - President's Letter to TriMet Members:
I recently announced that the Union has retained Ron Heintzman as a consultant to the TriMet contract negotiations. It was a tough decision to make but I, and the other elected TriMet officers, think this is the best approach for ALL of the members. I am and will remain chief negotiator for all contracts, including the TriMet contract. FULL LETTER>>
May 1, 2013 - Attention TriMet - ATU 757 Members: Record Correction!
Recent reporting on the ATU and TriMet ground rule meeting drives home the need to have the meetings public. One respected media outlet reported talks broke down because the Union insisted on having bloggers present. Another respected media outlet quoted TriMet as saying "negotiations cannot begin because the union insists all negotiated agreements will be void if it wins the appeal." FULL CORRECTION>>
April 29, 2013 - Attention all TriMet - ATU 757 Members:
As you know, the Union and TriMet management teams met on April 27, 2013. Attached please find the correspondence between the parties as they attempt to schedule the first bargaining session. CORRESPONDENCE
April 27, 2013 - Press Release: ATU and TriMet Fail to Agree
The Union and TriMet management teams met on April 27, 2013 to guide negotiations between the parties. This effort was not successful. In an effort to insure media access, the Union abandoned its position of allowing bloggers to attend. Full Press Release>>
April 27, 2013 - Press Release: ATU President Strengthens Bargaining Team
Saying that "all resources and experiences are necessary" Bruce Hansen, ATU president has called on former ATU 757 president and former ATU International president, Ron Heintzman, to join the Union's bargaining team. Full Press Release>>
April 24, 2013 - Attention All TriMet - ATU 757 Members:
The Union and TriMet will be meeting Saturday, April 27. The meeting is not bargaining but it is for the purpose of seeing whether the parties can agree on ground rules governing bargaining once it begins. TriMet has refused to have any press present at this ground rule meeting. The Union intends to propose that the bargaining sessions be open meetings but is not optimistic that TriMet will agree. READ THE CORRESPONDENCE>>
April 23, 2013 - Attention All TriMet - ATU 757 Members:
ATU continues to fight for decent restroom break facilities. Here's the Joseph Rose article on it as well as the Oregonian's editorial.
April 17, 2013 - Attention All TriMet - ATU 757 Members:
Attached please read the latest correspondence from ATU 757 to TriMet regarding scheduling negotiations and the media presence. Correspondence.
April 11, 2013 - Attention All TriMet - ATU 757 Members:
Latest correspondence between TriMet and the Union regarding scheduling negotiations. Documents>>
April 10, 2013 - Oral History Workshop
Let's get our labor history recorded. It's important - critical, actually - that what we have been through and achieved be known to next generations, so that our values and the lessons of experience are not wasted. This includes, not least, for the sake of our own families. FULL STORY>>
April 9, 2013 - Press Release: Union Seeks to Start Negotiations Despite Pending Lawsuit and Other Concerns
Since November of last year, the transit workers' union and TriMet have been involved in a procedural stand-off over allowing public access to their contract negotiations. Despite having grave concerns, the transit workers' union has concluded that it is in the best interest of the community and its members to begin bargaining while it awaits a judicial determination on whether the negotiations should be open to the public, according to Amalgamated Transit Union president, Bruce Hansen. "We understand that TriMet will continue to refuse to bargain in public. We apologize to the community that these negotiations will not start out transparent." Full Press Release>> | ATU Letter to TM regarding open negotiations
April 3, 2013 - Attention All TriMet - ATU 757 Members:
ERB Decision Stating TriMet Must Reimburse for 2011 Health Costs- As you may know, the ERB administrative law judge ruled that TriMet management violated the law when, in 2011, it unilaterally charged union employees for insurance premiums and created a lower benefit plan with a higher deductible for those that did not want to pay the higher premium costs. TriMet management was ordered to reimburse employees for all costs associated with TriMet management's wrongful act. FULL STORY>>
March 21, 2013 - Press Release: Judge Unable to Determine Whether Public Has a Right to Attend TriMet Labor Negotiations
The transit workers' union and TriMet sought a fast-track legal determination on whether the public had a right to attend labor negotiations. A judicial opinion, rendered today, indicates that approach failed, says Amalgamated Transit Union president, Bruce Hansen. "Rather than clearing the way for new contract talks to move forward, the judge's opinion indicates that TriMet's process for negotiations remains murky and confusing. That confusion left the judge unable to make a decision without first obtaining additional information." Full Press Release>> | Judge's Opinion
March 21,2013 - Call Out to the Membership
We need your participation in a work action scheduled for April 4 & 5. We are looking for volunteers to assist us at specific designated locations. This will be a community outreach interaction with our riders. More information to come. If you are interested, please RSVP by Monday March 25th by email to firstname.lastname@example.com with name and phone number.
March 20, 2013 - Correspondence on TriMet's Health Insurance Policy Change
Read on for the latest correspondence regarding TriMet's health insurance policy change for disabled employees. Correspondence>>
March 18, 2013 - Press Release: The Real Reason Behind the TriMet Fare Increase
An internal TriMet document indicates that the elimination of zones pricing and fareless square, as well as last year's fare increases, were undertaken in order to fund and accommodate a $16 million high-tech fare collection system, says transit workers' union president, Bruce Hansen. He cites evidence found within the pages of a 64-page document obtained by the Union from an anonymous source. Read the Press Release>>
March 15, 2013 - Oregon Employment Relations Board Denies TriMet's Motion to Stay the Board Order
The transit workers' union president, Bruce Hansen, announced that the Oregon ERB today denied TriMet's Motion to Stay the Board's order in UP 39-10. This case addressed health insurance charges to employees in 2011. The decision means that TriMet must post notices of its illegal actions and reimburse members for health insurance premium contributions and medical expenses while TriMet's appeal is pending. "It is important to remember that the overwhelming evidence in this case proved that TriMet decided to charge employees more for health insurance for the wrong reason. It was not to save money. Instead, the evidence showed it was to punish workers because their union filed a complain charging TriMet with negotiating in bad faith," Hansen said. "The problem is that our justice system suffers when one party to a dispute has the power to punish the people who are objecting to law violations and mistreatment. That is the issue the Board addressed, and correctly, I might add." Read the Board's order>>
March 13, 2013 - Anniversary of the Great Postal Strike of 1970
Rally at Pioneer Courthouse Square, Sunday, March 17th 2:00 - 3:30 pm, and march to the Main Post Office. Info here.
March 13, 2013 - What Does Safe Really Mean for MAX?
Three representatives from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) attended Monday night's meeting of the transit workers' union to discuss the findings of last week's inspection of MAX safety issues. What they had to say was disturbing to the workers in attendance and was not good news for the public in general. More>>
March 12, 2013 - Rally for Housing Justice in Salem
Come out and show your support for affordable housing, equity, Section 8 reform, and Inclusionary Zoning! This OPAL event will take place Thursday, March 14th, 11 am at the capital steps in Salem. We can provide rides to and from Salem, but you must RSVP if you need a ride. RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.com or call OPAL at 503-342-8910.
March 6, 2013 - Rally for local workers in downtown Vancouver on March 8th
Instead of reaching an agreement with its American workforce, Mitsui-United Grain has locked them out of the facility where they've worked for nearly 80 years. This aggressive move against ILWU workers came just days after they voted to approve a collective bargaining agreement with American grain exporter TEMCO. The ILWU has invted Mitsui-Grain back to the negotiating table. Mitsui-United Grain should follow TEMCO's lead and reach a safe and fair agreement with its workers. Join the rally! Tell Mitsui- United Grain to end the lockout and reach an agreement with the ILWU! Details here.
March 6, 2013 - UNIONS FOR KIDS 2ND ANNUAL TEXAS HOLD'EM TOURNAMENT
Unions for Kids 2nd Annual TEXAS HOLD'EM TOURNAMENT, hosted by Sheet Metal Workers Local 16 a benefit for Doernbecher Children's Hospital... Sponsored By: Union Labor Organizations, "The folks who brought you the weekend" and MANY MORE generous friends and neighbors. WHERE : Local 16 Hall, 2379 NE 178th Ave. Portland, OR 97230 WHAT: Fun Fast Paced Tournament Style Game
February 28, 2013 - The proof is in the pictures...
Here's the link to the KOIN 6 story that aired last night - KOIN 6 on Max
February 22, 2013 - Press Release: TriMet Max: A Series of Disasters Waiting to Happen
TriMet workers say that open doors on traveling trains are just the tip of the iceberg, when it comes to delayed maintenance on what used to be a renowned transit system. Read the Press Release ATU sent out Friday afternoon for more information as well as the attached information.
February 15, 2013 - Information on Upcoming Events
Documentary videos to be followed by discussion on Saturday, February 23rd from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Letter Carriers - info here.
March & Rally - Sunday, March 17th, 2:00 – 3:30 pm (Anniversary of the Great Postal Strike of 1970) - Info here.
Portland troublemakers- workers, unemployed, retired, foreclosed on, houseless, students, union leaders, and community activists – will participate in a day of skill-building workshops and strategy discussions to create a stronger workers' movement. Info here.
February 14, 2013 - Press Release: Union Questions Reality Behind TriMet's Service Cuts Boogyman
Yesterday, TriMet issued another press release threatening dire service cuts far into the future. Once again, the agency placed the blame for its projected financial woes on the healthcare and pension costs of its frontline workforce. According to the Amalgamated Transit Union, the TriMet workers' representative, TriMet's numbers just aren't adding up. Read the Press Release ATU sent out for complete details.
February 4, 2013 - Record Correction
The Amalgamated Transit Union wants to set the record straight. For some time now, the Union has not commented on a TriMet misstatement of fact that the media has picked up and reprinted. That statement appeared again in TriMet's Friday night press release. Check out the full text of the Record Correction here and read the backup documentation here.
February 1, 2013 - Press Release: Parties Agree Operators Need Adequate Rest - Tentative Agreement Reached
Today, TriMet management, following two lengthy discussion sessions, accepted the Union's ten-hour proposal. Read the Press Release ATU sent out this afternoon for more.
January 30, 2013 - Press Release: TriMet's New Buses Inherently Dangerous
Read the Press Release ATU sent out this morning TriMet's New Buses Inherently Dangerous" and the attached correspondence.
January 29, 2013 - TriMet Tracking Faster
This tracking faster is designed to provide you with a brief overview of where things stand as of today with regard to legal and negotiation matters between your Union and Trimet management.
January 18, 2013 - Martin Luther King Day
The Union office will be closed for Martin Luther King Day on January 21st, 2013. We will reopen on January 22nd, at 8:30 am.
January 14, 2013 - Update on Operator Fatigue Policy Negotiations Between TriMet and Union
On Thursday, January 10, 2012 Randy Stedman, TriMet Executive Director of Labor Relations sent a counter proposal to which the Union responded today. The Union's response focuses on the primary difference between the parties' two proposals. The Union has proposed that a bus operator work day span no more than 12 hours rather than Trimet's proposed 14 hours, unless there is an emergency. Read the Press Release and the attached documentation.
The PSU studies referenced are available here.
January 10, 2013 - ATU Offers Stop-Gap Solution to Bus Operator Fatigue
Stating that safety is its greatest concern, the Union has sent TriMet's General Manager a proposed stop-gap solution to the problem of bus operator fatigue. Read the press release and the attached correspondence.
January 7, 2013 - ATU's Response to the Oregonian's Piece in Sunday's Oregonian
The ATU sent out a Press Release this afternoon Oregonian Article Just the Tip of the Iceberg" in response to the Oregonian's Sunday article on OT at TriMet.
January 3, 2013 - ERB Orders TriMet Management to Make Employees Whole
The Oregon Employmen t Relations Board upheld the administrative law judge's rulings against TriMet's management team. The judge determined that TriMet acted for an unlawful retaliatory reason when it froze wages and health insurance premiums in 2010. The Board also found that TriMet had unlawfully changed the health insurance benefit without bargaining, or even communicating with the Union. The Board ordered that each employee be paid for any loss incurred because of TriMet management's wrongful actions. This includes extra costs related to health coverage and procedures. Furthermore, TriMet is required to provide an email notice to each and every TriMet employee. A copy of the decision is found here.
January 2, 2013 - Another win!
The Union won a duty to provide information unfair labor practice charge against TriMet. The Employment Relations Board chastised TriMet's general counsel for bringing in extraneous assertions and awarded the Union a civil penalty. ERB has now awarded the union $26,000 for their attorney's fees in the case. ERB order
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JPMorgan Reaches Tentative Settlement in AFTRA Pension Suit
JPMorgan Chase & Co. reached an "agreement in principal" to settle a class action suit claiming losses from the bank's securities lending program.
The suit was filed by three union pension funds, which represented a class of all investors in a group of structured debt securities. The settlement was to be announced on the plaintiffs' website, according to a statement provided today by Stephanie Cirkovich, a spokeswoman for the federal court in Manhattan.
"The parties are drafting a formal settlement agreement, to be submitted to the court for approval within approximately three weeks," according to the statement. "The settlement terms will remain confidential until the agreement is submitted to the court. The settlement is subject to the court's approval and to certain other conditions."
The funds claim they lost money that New York-based JPMorgan invested for them in medium-term notes issued by Sigma Finance Corp., a structured investment vehicle that collapsed in 2008.
The union pension funds representing the class are the AFTRA Retirement Fund, the Imperial County Employees' Retirement System and the Investment Committee of the Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating System.
John Johmann, a JPMorgan Chase spokesman, didn't return a message seeking comment on the announced settlement.
The case is Board of Trustees of the AFTRA Retirement Fund v. JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 09-cv-686, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (Manhattan).


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Live With Regis and Kelly 20th Anniversary
What: Kathie Lee Gifford returns to her former talk show to celebrate its 20th season with Regis Philbin.
When: Sept. 14
Highlights: Kelly Ripa has nothing to worry about – Kathie Lee's just visiting! After leaving her post in 2000 – to spend time with her family and write – Gifford caps off a two-week anniversary celebration by visiting her former talk show. And after seven years, an update about Cody is, uh, long overdue.
Curb Your Enthusiasm
What: Larry David is up to all his uncomfortable hijinks as season 6 begins
When: Sept. 9, 10 p.m. on HBO
Highlights: After a two-year hiatus, the popular HBO comedy is back, boasting its characteristic blend of painful humor, now with a stormy twist: David's character takes in hurricane victims!
Farm Aid
What: Dave Matthews, Counting Crows, Neil Young and others rock out at the annual festival, held this year at Randall's Island in New York
When: Sept. 9, 12 p.m.
Highlights: It's the 22nd anniversary of Willie Nelson's annual benefit concert – which raises money for family farmers. Expect lots of collaborations, duets and YouTube-worthy musical moments.
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Kanye West vs 50 Cent
What: What happens when two megastar rappers release their anticipated albums (West's Graduation and 50 Cent's Curtis) on the same day?
When: In stores Sept. 11
Highlights: There's already been plenty of (faux) drama after 50 Cent claimed that if West's record outsold his, he would retire from his solo career. Neither seem too serious (and they performed together onstage in New York), but you never know. West recently told PEOPLE, "I wish he wouldn't [retire] because he's one of my favorite rappers."


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I used to listen to this song on my car's eight track system day after day after day.
I had forgotten how good that song was, not to mention ridiculously cool in a hepcat sort of a way, until I stumbled across that video.
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Children's Book Author Visits NVCA
Wednesday 2.27.2013 @ 8:25pm | ImagesAZ | Community
North Valley Christian Academy (NVCA) was a destination for popular children's book author Cari Meister, a successful writer with over 100 published books for young readers, including Tiny (the lovable giant dog) series; The Fancy Octopus series; My Pony Jack series; Greek Myths series and King Arthur's Adventure series, among others. In addition, she has authored several non-fiction books used to support science curricula across the United States.
Mrs. Meister began her visit in the preschool building where she delighted the students with an interactive book reading, Q & A session and book signing. Mrs. Meister also read to kindergarten, first grade, second grade and third grade students, following each group with fun brainstorming sessions and signing books.
NVCA was proud to host such a well-known and respected author and looks forward to sharing her stories with their students for years to come.


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Strangford trawling ban extended
The Department of the Environment (DOE) and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) have announced that last December's ban on trawling in Strangford Lough should continue 'for the foreseeable future'.
Strangford Lough's precious horse mussels have now been saved from the trawlers.
Legal moves
The move came after Friends of the Earth visited the Commission to urge it to accelerate the legal process which would force Northern Ireland to comply with European law.
Following the meeting the Commission wrote to the departments to remind them of their obligations under the Habitats Directive to protect the lough and to restore the horse mussels to Favourable Conservation Status.
Jewel in Northern Ireland's wildlife crown
Strangford Lough contains horse mussel beds which allow a wide variety of animals to thrive in the lough. These include prawns and scallops which are prized by trawler operators.
But research carried out by Queen's University Belfast discovered the Lough's horse mussel communities had been badly damaged by years of trawling and dredging.
Despite the damning report DOE and DARD were reluctant to impose a ban until Friends of the Earth and the Ulster Wildlife Trust made complaints (PDF format) to the European Commission. A temporary ban was imposed in December 2003.


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Teach Kids Money: Tying Chores & Allowances
This is a guest post by Danny Kofke, a special education teacher and author of How to Survive (and Perhaps Thrive) on a Teacher's Salary. Danny and I have been emailing back and forth for the better part of the last month or two, working on a guest post about children and allowances. I asked Danny to write this post because it involves a hotly debated topic in parenting – should you tie your kid's allowance to their chores? Or should they do chores "for free" because they are part of the family? Here's his take.
My wife, Tracy, is a stay-at-home mom to my two young daughters – Ava, age 5 and Ella, 2. We don't make a large salary so we have to be frugal with our money. We are trying to pass on our values to our children. Ava gets an allowance every week for the chores she does. We check each chore off on a daily basis and at the end of the week Ava gets paid for doing these chores.
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7 Biggest Fake Pregnancies of 2012 -– But There's Always 2013, Right?
7 Biggest Fake Pregnancies of 2012 -– But There's Always 2013, Right?
So obviously expecting her 10th set of twinsOh the celebrity pregnancy rumors -- if there's anything we love to do, it's speculatin' upon the bellies of the famous. I never thought I'd grow up to spend this much time scrutinizing photos for baby bumps. You? And yet, speculate we must! Because we do love ourselves a celeb pregnancy -- almost as much as a celeb baby.
But sometimes the rumors are false! Shocking but true. (Like, nine times out of ten if you're keeping track.) Where's a fan supposed to turn for support when a celeb pregnancy turns out to be nothing but a rumor? Cry on my shoulder -- and hold out hope for next year. Here's our favorite celeb pregnancy rumors of 2012.
Khloe Kardashian was rumored to be pregnant
in April. And who knows? Maybe she was and then miscarried. This one
makes us sad because we know her and Lamar's fertility issues pain them.
Fingers crossed for next year!
Jennifer Aniston is declared pregnant so often, if they'd been real pregnancies she'd be outdoing Octomom. And is it me, or does it seem like she's always expecting twins? C'mon tabloids, step it up a little. Why not throw in some triplets or quads every once in a while? Anyway, I'm sure it's happening any day now. But I won't believe the rumors until she's out to there.
Lady Gaga sure was acting pregnant-ish this fall. The weight gain, the vomiting on stage, could it be: The Pregnant? She says no. And since it's been a few months with no growing bump I guess she really wasn't.
Mila Kunis says she's not pregnant. But what about that baby bump? And what about the beautiful, beautiful babies we're dying to see her and Ashton Kutcher produce? And how do we REALLY know she's not pregnant? I guess we'll find out about six months from now.
Angelina Jolie is another celeb who's always rumored to be knocked up. Even when she's sooo obviously not we have no choice but to mock the rumors. C'mon, that family is big enough.
Catelynn Lowell has been rumored to be pregnant with a second baby. But she keeps telling us she's too busy with the wedding plans and with college to get knocked up again. When will we believe her?
Kristen Stewart! No. Just... no.
And now, one "fake" pregnancy that turned out to be real!
Kate Middleton is now pregnant. Okay, it's official this time. The royal egg hath been fertilized and hath attached itself to the royal womb. But Kate was declared pregnant all freaking 2012 long. I mean, she could have delivered a couple of babies right now if those rumors had been true.
Do you think any of these ladies will turn up preggers in 2013?
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I hope Khloe gets pregnant, she and Lamar really want a baby!
And we have rumor Jessica Simpson to be pregnant with baby number 2. I don't think any of them will turn out to be pregnant.
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Fairfax Company uses weighted-average process costing to account for its production costs. Direct labor is added evenly throughout the process. Direct materials are added at the beginning of the process. During September, the company transferred 735,000 units of product to finished goods. At the end of September, the goods in process inventory consists of 207,000 units that are 90% complete with respect to labor. Beginning inventory had $244,920 of direct materials and $69,098 of direct labor cost. The direct labor cost added in September is $1,312,852, and the direct materials cost added is $1,639,080.
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This will be the last season of Heineken Cup rugby in its current format.
The tournament has lifted European club rugby to a whole new level since its inception in 1995 and has produced a catalogue of memorable moments.
Those memories have been created by some of the game's greatest players so, as we count down to semi-final weekend in 2014, let's have a look at the best of them.


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Sports & Orthopaedic
Journal Club
The University of Delaware Physical Therapy Department
sponsors a Journal Club for the sports medicine community including local
physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, researchers and biomechanists on the third monday
of every month. The purpose of the Journal Club is to critically review the
current literature on topics of particular interest to the Sports Medicine
and Orthopaedic Community. Examples of previous
topics include ergogenic aides, concussions, and
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This Month's Journal Club
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Topic: Neck Injuries in Rugby
1.Bohu et al. (2009), Declining Incidence of Catastrophic Cervical Spine Injuries in French Rugby
2.Mcintosh et al. (2009), Does Padded Headgear Prevent Head Injury in
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SeaWorld Entertainment's (NYSE: SEAS ) killer whales and dolphins aren't the only ones making a big splash today.
The operator of aquatic theme parks opened nicely higher in this morning's IPO, and that was after underwriters increased the size of the deal and managed to price it at the high end of its initial range.
SeaWorld opened at $30.56, well above Thursday night's $27 pricing. It's an impressive start, especially since the offering was juiced up from 20 million shares to 26 million shares. Clearly investor appetite is there for a recognized consumer-facing brand.
The big winner here is Blackstone Group (NYSE: BX ) , the private equity firm that snapped up the theme park operator four years ago in a $2.3 billion deal. Blackstone has made some of that back in the form of dividends, and it will still retain a controlling interest despite selling 16 million of the 26 million shares being offered this week.
With 92.7 million shares outstanding after this morning's debut, SeaWorld's market cap of $2.8 billion values the company at more than Cedar Fair (NYSE: FUN ) but less than Six Flags (NYSE: SIX ) .
Get used to seeing SeaWorld compared to Cedar Fair and Six Flags. SeaWorld may not be a traditional seasonal amusement park operator in the mold of Cedar Fair or Six Flags. Its richly themed parks tend to be located in warmer climates that provide year-round operating calendars. However, now that investors associate amusement parks with meaty dividends -- Cedar Fair yields 6.1% and Six Flags pays out a more than respectable 5% dividend -- it clearly influenced SeaWorld into making sure that it's a generous distributor.
SeaWorld has committed to an initial quarterly rate of $0.20 a share. That may only translate into a yield of 2.6%, but SeaWorld is also growing a bit faster than its peers.
SeaWorld's revenue climbed 11% in 2011 and another 7% last year. By comparison, Cedar Fair and Six Flags have grown their top lines by 4% to 6% in each of the past two years.
It's also fair to argue that SeaWorld will command a market premium to its regional rivals because it has greater potential to be a content play. Disney (NYSE: DIS ) is naturally the gold standard in turning iconic characters into theme park attractions. Occasionally it succeeds the other way around as its Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion rides have become lucrative theatrical properties.
SeaWorld will never be at Disney's level, but some of its signature killer whales are recognized by name. SeaWorld is also hoping to turn this year's opening of a new penguin-themed attraction in Orlando into the springboard for an animated character called Puck that will be featured in merchandise and app games.
One thing that investors diving in today will want to keep an eye on is the stock's valuation. SeaWorld opened at more than 30 times last year's earnings, and that's far richer than the multiples that Cedar Fair and even Disney are commanding. Six Flags trades at a similar multiple.
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SeaWorld has a lot of potential -- especially if it takes off as a content play when Antartica: Empire of the Penguin opens -- but a lot of the near-term upside may have been used up by today's pop.
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Maplewood grad Conn earns Pittsburgh sports honor
Teresa Conn, a Maplewood graduate and former General McLane volleyball coach, has been named the Women in Sports & Events Pittsburgh Woman of the Year and will be honored at a luncheon in November.
Conn, 49, is the co-owner of the Pittsburgh Passion Women's football team with Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris.
Conn left General McLane in 2004 after teaching physical education and coaching volleyball for 15 years.
She then purchased the Passion. During a 54-0 win over the Erie Illusion in 2007 when the team was a member of the National Women's Football Association, Conn intercepted two passes against an Illusion squad that featured several of her former softball teammates.
Conn was inducted into the Minor Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008.
The Passion are a member of the Woman's Football Alliance and went 7-3 in the 2013 season, losing to the Boston Militia 63-28 in the second round of the playoffs.