Scope and Contents

Tape 11, Side 1, through Tape 13, Side 1. In the fifth interview session, conducted on August 12, 2011, Heintzman discusses the process for settling union grievances, and describes ATU Local 757’s arbitration process. He speaks about his effort to reform the TriMet board of directors, and about using the ballot initiative process to further labor legislation. He speaks extensively about members of the Oregon State Legislature and about their views on labor legislation.

Scope and Contents Tape 13, Side 1, through Tape 15, Side 2. In the sixth interview session, conducted on August 19, 2011, Heintzman speaks further about national labor legislation and about his attempt to reform the TriMet board. He discusses benefits available to ATU Local 757 members. He also describes Local 757’s involvement in the Albina Head Start Program and other community programs. He talks about TriMet’s hiring and promotion process, and speaks extensively about ATU’s relationship with Laidlaw...