Good Morning, News: TriMet Staff Call Safety Response Exploitive, OHSU on Proposed Baseball Chaos, and Walgreens Wasn't Owned by a Private Equity Firm Already?
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The article covers major news in Portland, highlighting issues with TriMet’s Safety Response Team, which is criticized by former and current staff for exploitation and lack of impact. Additionally, it discusses an Oregon bill aimed at improving support for families of missing and murdered Indigenous people, emphasizing the need for better funding and resources. OHSU’s executives provided minimal commentary on rising healthcare costs during a recent testimony. Finally, there’s mention of OHSU's ongoing plans to construct a new baseball stadium near the Tilikum Bridge.
At the top of the shit pile is TriMet's Safety Response Team initiative, which former and current staff say is exploitative of employees and hasn't lived up to its potential.
A new bill making its way through the Oregon Legislature calls for more funding, staff, and resources to support the families of / help find missing and murdered Indigenous people.
Steve Stadum, the current interim president of OHSU, signed up and spoke for two minutes during the public comment period, further shortening the time available for members of the public to speak.
Read at Portland Mercury
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