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Updated On: Jan 27, 2010 (15:29:00)
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On Wednesday, January 20, the Tram experienced electrical issues and stopped running during the busiest part of the morning, 7-845 am. OHSU was quick to respond by initiating shuttle service. However, it did make quite a few staff late for work as they waited patiently for a shuttle to the hill. Many have asked if OHSU is going to compensate them for the missed time, similar to an inclement weather day? I spoke with HR and they do not plan on any type of compensation and employees will need to use accrued vacation, comp time, or LWOP to cover the missing time. The Tram is not owned or operated by OHSU but in cooperation with the City of Portland and is viewed as a method of travel similar to Trimet. Since OHSU has never compensated staff for missed time based upon Trimet mechanical issues, they extend that principle to the Tram. However, HR understands and acknowledges that OHSU encourages the use of this mode to the hill. Managers should not seek to discipline staff, who in good faith would have made it to work on time had it not been for the Tram downtime. From Tim Hall, Local 328 Chief Steward hallt@ohsu.edu or 503-382-7151
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