April 13, 2025 • 29 mins
Parkinson's Resources of Oregon is supporting people with Parkinson's Disease, their families and caregivers. The REAL ID deadline is approaching. Oregon DEQ investigates a cyberattack. This is Distracted Driver Awareness Month. A bill in the Oregon Legislature would make it illegal to impersonate a union respresentative.
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Speaker 1 (00:04):
Welcome to local Voices. I'm brad Ford. This week how
to get help living with Parkinson's disease. Time is running
out to get real idea if you need to fly
In early May, the OREGONDEQ is investigating a cyber attack
at a battle over a bill in the Oregon legislature
to make it illegal to impersonate a union representative. Being
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diagnosed with Parkinson's disease can be overwhelming. There is help
locally from Parkinson's Resources of Oregon. Melissa Greer is the
executive director. Melissa, we're in the middle of Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Tell us a little about Parkinson's disease and how many
people it affects.
Speaker 2 (00:43):
Parkinson's disease is the fastest growing neurological condition. It affects
over ten million people worldwide. It's also the second most
common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's. It's a progressive disorder that
impacts volunteers, movement, and other what we call non motor symptoms,
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which are often some of the most Bothersome it usually
includes sleep problems, depression, anxiety, constipation. Again, since it's a
progressive disease, this means that it will get worse over time,
and treatments vary depending on the individual. Typically, medication is
prescribed to address the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, but a
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treatment plan really goes beyond just medication. There's really a
holistic approach to Parkinson's, which includes exercising, staying active and social,
and really working with a team of professionals, either a neurologist,
movement disorder specialist, but that also includes physical therapist, speech
language pathologist. So it's again it's this kind of team
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approach that we really try to encourage when we talk
to people with Parkinson's, and that includes family members as well.
Speaker 1 (01:58):
Does Parkinson's Resources of just serve the Portland area or
are you serving the entire state?
Speaker 2 (02:04):
That's a great question. Pro serves all of Oregon and
Southwest Washington. Our main office is in Beaverton. We have
staff members in Eugene covering the mid Valley region, and
another staff member in ben who covers central organ in
eastern organ But we have support groups throughout the state
of Oregon and south West Washington and really provide a
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service services throughout the region.
Speaker 3 (02:31):
What kind of support do you offer?
Speaker 2 (02:33):
Our organization started over forty years ago with a group
of people coming together with a shared diagnosis of Parkinson's
to exchange information and learn how to deal with this
complex disease. We often say that our support groups are
the heartbeat of the organization, and that really is the
support majority are led by incredible volunteers. We have over
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fifty five support groups throughout this state and online for
people with Parkinson's, but also caregivers and even adult children
who are caring for a parent. Other support we provide.
We have a per mentor program for those that are
newly diagnosed or needing that extra one on one support.
We provide disease specific education either in person or online.
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We have exercise and wellness classes for people with Parkinson's
and care partners. I would say the other thing that
kind of sets us apart is our helpline. So we
have a helpline that is specifically designed to provide that
support and offer and compassionate and knowledgeable and helpful resource
for those affected by Parkinson's. So when someone calls, they
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will talk to one of us, one of our local
staff members. We really offer kind of that direct, local
and personal service and support.
Speaker 1 (03:48):
What is that helpline and what's your website And we'll
get to that again at the end of the interview.
Speaker 3 (03:53):
But how can people learn more?
Speaker 2 (03:56):
Yeah, so, our helpline is just an eight hundred or
eight hundred four to six six eight oh six, and
our website is Parkinson's Resources dot org.
Speaker 1 (04:07):
Now someone is just received a Parkinson's diagnosis, is feeling
overwhelmed and doesn't know what to do next.
Speaker 3 (04:14):
What's a good first step to take?
Speaker 2 (04:16):
I would say, get connected, give us a call, don't isolate.
It is very overwhelming, and I often say that we
are not a one size fits all organization. When someone
calls or comes into our office, we meet them where
they are with their Parkinson's journey. I try to avoid
all of those shoulds. I really remain open, and that
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is my approach. I listen to their unknowns from there. Again,
my approach is really to help guide them towards answers
and provide information and comfort. I also know that this
usually is not the only time I will talk to them,
and this will not be the only conversation. Is that
once someone is connected with PRO, they stay connected, and
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that gives me confidence that they do not have to
walk this journey alone.
Speaker 1 (05:04):
How important is exercise in fighting Parkinson's disease and does
Parkinson's Resources of Oregon offer exercise programs.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
Exercise is incredibly important important in slowing the progression of Parkinson's.
We've always known that exercise is essential in someone's care program,
but there's great research that has been done gosh and
in the last decade, even when I started ten years ago,
that has shown that exercise is really the only thing
that slows the progression of the disease. Not even medication
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will do that. We do offer exercise classes via zoom
our space at the Beaverton office. We also house incredible
instructors that provide Parkinson's specific exercise classes daily. We do
have ping pong here at our office, which is incredibly popular.
And there are great programs in this throughout the state
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that really help people with exercise, and we are happy
to get people connected to those programs as well.
Speaker 1 (06:04):
So how is Parkinson's Resources of Oregon funded. If someone
wants to make a donation, how can they do that?
Speaker 2 (06:11):
That's a great question. We rely on the generosity of
the community. We accept donations from five dollars to five
thousand dollars. A big misconception we often get is that
we receive state funding and we do not. We do
not get federal funding or state funding. We are not
associated with any of the national organizations. Some majority of
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our revenue does come from individual donations, along with some
sponsorships and grants, but we really have to raise all
the dollars to provide these important services to the community.
So people can donate at any time by going to
our website. But we also hold some really great events.
We have. Our biggest fundraiser of the year is our
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Soul Support Walks in the fall. We have four Portland
is September twentieth. We have one in Vancouver, Eugene and
Bend as well. Anyone can find those dates on our
Soul Support dot org website. We have a new event
coming up this year. It's Top Golf. It's on May fourth.
It's a swing for pro. You can come and play
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as an individual or team and it's really an exciting
way for us to get to and get connected to
new clients and sponsors as well. And then we have
our Pedal Support Ride which is in June. So whether
you golf or bike ride or just have want to
have a good time and walk with friends and family.
We really have something for everyone, and our dollars do
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stay local.
Speaker 1 (07:36):
That is terrific. Do you have opportunities for volunteers if
people want to help?
Speaker 4 (07:41):
Oh?
Speaker 2 (07:41):
Absolutely, We love having volunteers to help out our events
such as Soul support or our top golf pedal support
really or just coming into the office and being among
staff and helping with things around the office as well.
Speaker 1 (07:59):
So, if someone wants to get involved with Parkinson's Resources
of Oregon again, tell us how they can get in
touch and what's the website.
Speaker 2 (08:05):
Yeah, so it's Parkinson's Resources dot org and they can
get in touch with us there, or they can just
call our helpline and speak to any one of us
and say, hey, want to volunteer or want to get connected?
How can I help? And that is our eight hundred number,
which is eight hundred and four two six six eight six.
Speaker 3 (08:22):
Melissa, thank you very much for joining us on local voices.
Speaker 2 (08:25):
Thank you.
Speaker 1 (08:26):
That's Melissa Greer, the executive director of Parkinson's Resources of Oregon.
You can learn more on their website, Parkinson's Resources dot org.
Starting May seventh, you won't be able to use your
standard driver's license to get through TSA security at the airport.
You'll need a real ID or other federal identification. Kathleen
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McDonald with the TSA explains real ID and whether you'll
need it.
Speaker 5 (08:52):
You might have heard a lot of talk about real ID,
but just what is real ID?
Speaker 4 (08:56):
Anyway?
Speaker 5 (08:57):
Hungress passed the real ID Act in and it was
based off recommendations from the nine to eleven Commission. The
act established minimum security standards for state issued driver's licenses
and ID cards. The real ID Act also prohibits federal agencies,
including the TSA, from accepting a driver's license or ID
cards that do not meet those minimum security standards. In
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a nutshell, when you use a driver's license that meets
the real ID, it will be proof that you are
who you say you are. Real ID is intended to
improve the reliability of a driver's license and identification cards
while inhibiting the ability of those who want to defraud
the system from being able to do so.
Speaker 6 (09:37):
So.
Speaker 5 (09:37):
What is expected to change on May seventh, twenty twenty
five when real ID requirements are enforced at the federal level.
Travelers who are eighteen years in older, who are Oregon
residents and want to use their driver's license to verify
their identity here at PDX or anywhere in the country,
will need to show an organ real ID credential to
the TSA officer at the checkpoint.
Speaker 4 (09:58):
However, I do.
Speaker 5 (09:59):
Want to stre us that TSA accepts multiple forms of
identification beyond the driver's license, to include a passport or
passport card, an Active duty military credential also known as
a CAT card, the DHS Trusted Traveler credentials such as
Global Entry or NEXUS, a lawful permanent resident or border
crossing card, a foreign government issued passport, and other types
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of ID. We at TSA know that the majority of
travelers use their driver's license to verify their identity when
they fly commercial. Once enforcement begins, travelers who do not
have a real ID compliant, state issued credential or other
form of acceptible ID can expect delays when they arrive
at the TSA security checkpoint. The length of that delay
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is really determined based on the number of other travelers
who don't have a real ID compliant credential or other
form of acceptable government ID. Passengers can avoid delay in
their travel by ensuring their identification is real ID compliant
or being prepared to present another form of acceptable ID.
Even if you don't have travel plans now, your plans
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could change, So now is the time to plan what
type of photo ID that you're going to use when
you travel. TSA has had signs posted at airports nationwide
to inform the traveling public of the real ID requirements.
We have been engaging travelers one on one, encouraging them
to act Now federal enforcement of real ID is happening soon.
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Please be sure to take the steps necessary to ensure
you have the proper identification for the next time you travel.
Speaker 1 (11:31):
If you need real ID, you must make an appointment
with a DMV administrator. Amy Joyce says, the rush is on.
Speaker 4 (11:37):
DMB is seeing record number of customers at this time,
so we've been promoting people to get informed, make a choice,
and then take action, and Oregonians are hearing that call
and showing up to the DMV in droves. So we're
doing record numbers and we have expanded by thousands the
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number of real ID appointments slots that we have. Every week,
We've deployed staff from headquarters to various areas in the
Portland metro area to assist in helping customers. But know
that it's very busy at DMB right now, So I
have a couple of recommendations for folks as they're considering
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what to do next. First is, think about if you
need a real ID right now, if you've already got
a passport or a passport card that's going to work
for you come May seventh, or if you're not planning
to fly for quite a while, consider delaying a little
bit until this surge passes by someone. Secondly, try to
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set an appointment. Again. We've expanded our appointments by thousands,
and so if you can get an appointment, that's going
to be the best, most efficient way for you to
get in and out of the DMV quickly. We do
take walk ins every day at every office for real ID,
but that is probably going to take a significant amount
of wave time, so we do ask that you be
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patient with our staff. And third, be sure to bring
what you need when you do come to DMV, so
you can go online and use an online tool to
figure out exactly the documents you need to bring so
that when you do show up to DMV you can
get in and out the first time being issued that
real ID. The most common thing that people forget is
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you need two different forms of current address proof. So
if your DMB document has your current address, that's great,
that's one. We're going to need a second address document
that's not from DMB, so a utility bill or another
piece of mail something like that with your current address.
We don't want to have to send you home to
get that other document and bring it back to the DMV.
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So again, record numbers of folks coming to DMB, Please
be patient with us. We're moving us quickly as we
can to get people through the DMB. And remember too
that real ID is coming and beginning May seventh, but
it's going on into the future, and so as we
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move forward, you'll continue to be able to get that
real ID and think about when you're going to need
it and what to bring.
Speaker 1 (14:20):
What happens to people who don't know about the ID requirements.
Here's TSA's Kathleen M.
Speaker 3 (14:24):
MacDonald.
Speaker 5 (14:25):
If you're traveling without a state issued real ID, compliant ID,
carter driver's license, or other type of acceptable ID, you
will still be allowed to travel. I want to confirm that, however,
you may experience additional delays in some additional security as well.
Speaker 1 (14:41):
DMV's Amy Joyce's Field offices in bigger cities are seeing
greater demand, so.
Speaker 4 (14:46):
We're seeing surges of customers in really every population center
in the state, so think Tri County, Metro Salem, Eugene, Roseberg, Medford,
and ben Redmond, as well as Ontario. So in many
rural places we're not seeing that kind of search, but
certainly we do have that issue with day to day
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closures due to staffing, so folks need to plan ahead.
Another item where folks need to plan ahead is when
you leave DMV after a successful transaction, you're walking out
with what is basically a receipt. That plastic card is
going to show up in the mail two to three
weeks later, and that's what you're going to need to
get on the plane. My understanding is TSA is not
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going to accept that paper card, so you do have
to plan ahead. Please don't come to us the day
before your fight thinking you're going to buck out with
that plastic That's not how it works. You have to
come in to a DMV field office to get your
first real ID. There's no online option, there's no Kiosk option.
That's because of the documents that you have to show
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and we have to scan and verify once you have
a real idea, eventually you'll be able to renew that online.
But that's not where anybody is right now, so you
have to come into the DMV field.
Speaker 1 (15:59):
Off if you don't want real ID. Amy Joyce says,
you don't have to get it.
Speaker 4 (16:04):
It is an option for Oregonians, and when the legislature
passed that real ID law, it was it important to
them that Oregonians have a choice. So it's state law
right now that we offer both, and I don't see
that changing, but certainly that's why we say, you know,
get informed, make that choice, and then take action.
Speaker 1 (16:23):
That's the DMV's Amy Joyce and TSA's Kathleen McDonald on
the new ID requirements starting May seventh. To fly, go
to the TSA or DMV's website to find out more.
The Oregon Deproperative Environmental Quality is working to resolve a
cyber attack it shut down the agency's computer systems. Lauren
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word Is with d EQ joins us on local voices. Lauren,
what happened right?
Speaker 7 (16:48):
So, on Wednesday, April ninth, DQ experienced a cyber attack
and the agency worked with Enterprise Information Services and Microsoft
cyber Security Team to immediately shut down our systems to
minimize impacts from that cyber attack.
Speaker 1 (17:06):
Who is working to investigate and resolve the cyber attack?
Speaker 3 (17:10):
Right?
Speaker 7 (17:10):
So, Enterprise Information Services and Microsoft Cybersecurity Team are working
to analyze and resolve the cyber issues. And so those
are folks who know how to do what they're calling
cyber forensics, and they understand how to basically understand the
source and the scope and how to resolve the issue.
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And so that process is underway right now.
Speaker 3 (17:33):
How has it impacted the agency?
Speaker 7 (17:36):
So what it means right now is that a lot
of DEQ systems are down, and this includes our email
so we haven't been able to send or receive emails.
So folks will need to contact anyone they need to
get a hold of the DQ by phone. Our vehicle
inspection stations are also going to be closed, and so
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anyone looking to get their vehicle and the tested, we
hope they can hang on and we'll continue to communicate
to let folks know when those systems are back up
and running.
Speaker 1 (18:08):
You also have a third party system for conducting vehicle tests.
Is that affected too, right?
Speaker 2 (18:13):
Yeah?
Speaker 7 (18:14):
So d EQ two is a partner system with our
vehicle inspection program but uses the same uses kind of
the same systems, and so since those systems are down,
DQ two also is not operational at this time. However,
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we do have third party systems like the one called
your d EQ Online. It's d eq's environmental data information
system that's hosted on a separate server and hasn't been
impacted and continues to be operational. And what that does
is it allows us to receive applications and payments from
our regulated community. It also hosts a lot of public
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comment periods and that is still online.
Speaker 1 (19:01):
Any idea on how long the vehicle test stations will
be shut down.
Speaker 7 (19:05):
It will depend on how things go. I can say
that staff are working around the clock right now to
do their best to get our systems back up and operating.
Speaker 3 (19:15):
Do you know whether any data was lost?
Speaker 7 (19:17):
We were able to confirm today that at this time
there's no evidence of a data breach, and so of
course that's something we take incredibly seriously and we're happy
to report that.
Speaker 3 (19:27):
Can you say what type of attack it was?
Speaker 7 (19:29):
That's something that is under investigation right now, so we
don't have anything more to share at this time.
Speaker 1 (19:35):
That's Lauren wordis with the Oregon DEQ and the cyber
attack that hit the agency, what they're doing to resolve it,
and the impact on vehicle inspection stations. This is Distracted
Driving Awareness Month. Joining us on local voices is Kent
and Bryan with a Northwesternsurance Council Katin, how much of
a problem is distracted driving nationwide and in Oregon?
Speaker 8 (19:56):
Distructed driving is a serious problem across the country and
in the state of Oregon. I think that in the
most recent year statistics were available in twenty twenty two,
there are over three thousand people killed across the country
and another almost three hundred thousand people injured in motor
vehicle crashes that involve distracted drivers. And in Oregon, between
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twenty seventeen and twenty twenty one, about twenty six thousand
crashes were blamed on distracted driving, resulting in almost two
hundred people killed and almost twenty five thousand injuries.
Speaker 3 (20:31):
Talk to us a little bit about some of the distractions.
Speaker 1 (20:34):
I mean, we usually think about cell phones as being
one of the key distractions, but they're just part of
distracted driving. What are some other types of distractions that
can affect drivers?
Speaker 8 (20:44):
Well, it certainly cell phones are a major cause of
distracted driving incidents, but there are other things that distract
people when they're driving, whether they're eating food or drinking
a cup of coffee that spills while they're driving, or
putting on makeup, or we've even heard about people reading
the newspaper or reading a book while they're driving. And
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I'm certainly aware that. You know, sometimes traffic is not
moving very fast. You think, well, I'm just not moving
very fast anyway, so I can do these other things.
But that distraction, whether you're going slower fast, can result
in crash and injuries.
Speaker 1 (21:19):
And some of the technology in newer cars can be
a distraction as well. I would imagine right mapping technology
or fiddling with high tech radios and the things that
are now in cars.
Speaker 8 (21:30):
It's really anything that takes your eyes off the road.
And certainly cars today have so many features on them
that are on screens up in front of you that
it can be easily to be distracted by that. Whether
you're changing the radio dial as we used to call it,
or whether you're fiddling with other technology in your car
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that takes your eyes off the road. It takes your
mind off your driving, and can you also take your
hands off the wheel, and then those things are good
when you're driving down the freeway.
Speaker 3 (22:03):
So in Oregon, what is the fine for distracted driving?
Speaker 8 (22:07):
A first offense for a distracted driving ticket is about
one thousand dollars, and that's if it doesn't contribute to
a crash. A second offense, or if the first offense
contributes to a vehicle crash, could cost you up to
two thousand dollars, and a third offense within ten years
could cost up to twenty five hundred dollars and could
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come with a jail sentence of six months or more.
Speaker 1 (22:31):
Now, can a ticket for distracted driving also impact insurance
premiums well?
Speaker 8 (22:35):
As most people know, if you get a driving infraction,
that goes on your driving record, and insurers are able
to look at driving records when they're considering whether to
write an insurance policy for a driver and in determining
how much they pay. And we've asked our insurance company
members if that can affect what they pay or their
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ability to get insurance, and the answer can be yes,
particularly if that distracted driving infraction comes with an automobile
collision that occurs as a result of that infraction. So,
For someone who just has a ticket for distracted driving,
that may not have any impact. If you get two
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within three years or so, that might have a significant effect.
And if you are driving and you crash into another
vehicle and the cause is to determine to be distracted driving,
you can count on an increase in your premium and
perhaps even a search charge, or it may be difficult
to obtain insurance from some companies.
Speaker 1 (23:35):
So when it comes to distracted driving, what's your advice
for drivers?
Speaker 8 (23:40):
You know, the advice is really straightforward and simple. We've
heard a national campaign from the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration that's put the phone away or pay. But we
like to say at Northwest Insurance Council, when you're in
the car, when you're in the vehicle, you keep your
hands on the wheel, your mind on your driving, and
your eyes on the road.
Speaker 1 (24:00):
That's Kat and Bryan with a Northwest Insurance Council during
Distracted Driving Awareness Month. How it can affect you and
how you can avoid it.
Speaker 3 (24:08):
Democrats of the.
Speaker 1 (24:09):
Oregon legislature working to pass a bill that would make
it illegal to impersonate a union representative. Democratic State representative
High fam explains the problem there are.
Speaker 9 (24:18):
Laws in place to prevent someone from in personally a
peace officer, a firefighter, or a doctor. These are trusted individuals,
as are union representatives. As you heard in testimony during
the hearing and work session, there are third party entities
that go to union members' homes and misrepresent themselves as
being members of the same union. They may arrive at
the door with union gear that is branding with the
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colors and logos of the union, like T shirts, hats,
and pins. The purpose of their visitation is to persuade
that actual union member to opt out of union representation.
This misrepresentation may also come in the form of misleading
printed or written materials that use the same name of
the union, similar colors, logos, or signatures of actual union leader,
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so that it would be easy to think that these
maters are authorized communications. Many of us have dealt with
fraud inner professions and small businesses. I know that many
of you can agree that fraud possesses a significant threat
that underminds trust can lead to significant loss and damages
for both the affected individuals and organizations. For working families,
opting out of a union representation can be loss of
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legal support, contract education, representation in the workplace and so
much more. I believe that no one should pose as
members or speak on behalf of an organization without authorization.
It is important for the public and union members to
know who their labor experts are. No other than the
leaders and represent representatives of labor organizations should be able
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to speak to members on behalf of the union. And
for those of us who don't belong to union, I
would compare it to a trade association like American Denteral
Association or the American Medicalization. This is where members can
get trusted sources of information. HB thirty seven eighty nine
a will empower and give all workers who fall victim
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to these practices the tools they deserve to hold bad
actors accountable.
Speaker 1 (26:09):
Republican State Representative Shelley Bosshardt Davis says there's no evidence
this is happening.
Speaker 10 (26:14):
First and foremost proponents of House Built thirty seven eighty
nine have failed to provide any credible evidence to support
their claims of fraudulent behavior by organizations allegedly impersonating unions.
During committee hearings, no public employees testified in favor of
this bill. Instead, public employees opposed it. The only examples presented,
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such as mailer's allegedly impersonating unions, were incomplete and doctor
to obscure the sender's identity. The Freedom Foundation's mailers clearly
identified themselves and their Opt Out Today project, providing contact
information and directing recipients to their website. These materials did
not use union logo or branding, nor did they falsely
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represent themselves as unions. If proponents cannot substantiate their accusations
with clear evidence, how can we justify legislating on this basis.
Oregon law already prohibits false impersonation. The statues apply equally
to unions as they do individuals and businesses. Making House
Built thirty seven eighty nine redundant House Built thirty seven
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eighty nine appears designed not to protect workers, but to
target a specific organization for its political activities. The committee
discussions repeatedly singled out this organization by name, yet no
other examples of alleged impersonation were provided. This bill creates
an avenue for unions to file lawsuits against their political
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opponents under terms crafted by the unions themselves. This raises
serious ethical concerns about the motivations behind this legislation.
Speaker 1 (27:57):
Republican Representative Kevin Mannix says, there's a bigger issue.
Speaker 6 (28:01):
We have union representation elections where union members will compete
with one another for election to leadership. And as I
read this bill, some of the union leadership, not wanting
to be challenged within the union, can accuse their challengers
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with having violated this statute and seek penalties against them.
That's one element. And by the way, we're only talking
about public employee unions. If we're trying to protect unions
from misrepresentation, I don't know why we're not doing it
for all. But this is all within the public employee
union statutory scheme. The next issue is contested elections between unions.
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There are times, believe it or not, when unions will
fight with one another as to their right of representation
of public employees in a particular work unit. And in
that process certain things may be said to say, hey, yes,
we'll do the best job of being your representative. They'll
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not do as good a job of being your representative. WHOA,
I think you may have violated this statute because of
your misrepresentation and your use of that word representative. This
legislation opens the door for internest sine warfare between public
employee unions within public employee unions when the members are
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having a contested election, and they do.
Speaker 1 (29:31):
The bill passed the House on a party line voter
and now moves to the Senate. Thanks for listening to
Local Voices. I'm Brad Bord. You can hear past episodes
on the iHeartRadio app under the podcast tab. Local Voices
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Welcome to local Voices. I'm brad Ford. This week how
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out to get real idea if you need to fly
In early May, the OREGONDEQ is investigating a cyber attack
at a battle over a bill in the Oregon legislature
to make it illegal to impersonate a union representative. Being
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diagnosed with Parkinson's disease can be overwhelming. There is help
locally from Parkinson's Resources of Oregon. Melissa Greer is the
executive director. Melissa, we're in the middle of Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Tell us a little about Parkinson's disease and how many
people it affects.
Speaker 2 (00:43):
Parkinson's disease is the fastest growing neurological condition. It affects
over ten million people worldwide. It's also the second most
common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's. It's a progressive disorder that
impacts volunteers, movement, and other what we call non motor symptoms,
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which are often some of the most Bothersome it usually
includes sleep problems, depression, anxiety, constipation. Again, since it's a
progressive disease, this means that it will get worse over time,
and treatments vary depending on the individual. Typically, medication is
prescribed to address the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, but a
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treatment plan really goes beyond just medication. There's really a
holistic approach to Parkinson's, which includes exercising, staying active and social,
and really working with a team of professionals, either a neurologist,
movement disorder specialist, but that also includes physical therapist, speech
language pathologist. So it's again it's this kind of team
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approach that we really try to encourage when we talk
to people with Parkinson's, and that includes family members as well.
Speaker 1 (01:58):
Does Parkinson's Resources of just serve the Portland area or
are you serving the entire state?
Speaker 2 (02:04):
That's a great question. Pro serves all of Oregon and
Southwest Washington. Our main office is in Beaverton. We have
staff members in Eugene covering the mid Valley region, and
another staff member in ben who covers central organ in
eastern organ But we have support groups throughout the state
of Oregon and south West Washington and really provide a
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service services throughout the region.
Speaker 3 (02:31):
What kind of support do you offer?
Speaker 2 (02:33):
Our organization started over forty years ago with a group
of people coming together with a shared diagnosis of Parkinson's
to exchange information and learn how to deal with this
complex disease. We often say that our support groups are
the heartbeat of the organization, and that really is the
support majority are led by incredible volunteers. We have over
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fifty five support groups throughout this state and online for
people with Parkinson's, but also caregivers and even adult children
who are caring for a parent. Other support we provide.
We have a per mentor program for those that are
newly diagnosed or needing that extra one on one support.
We provide disease specific education either in person or online.
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We have exercise and wellness classes for people with Parkinson's
and care partners. I would say the other thing that
kind of sets us apart is our helpline. So we
have a helpline that is specifically designed to provide that
support and offer and compassionate and knowledgeable and helpful resource
for those affected by Parkinson's. So when someone calls, they
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will talk to one of us, one of our local
staff members. We really offer kind of that direct, local
and personal service and support.
Speaker 1 (03:48):
What is that helpline and what's your website And we'll
get to that again at the end of the interview.
Speaker 3 (03:53):
But how can people learn more?
Speaker 2 (03:56):
Yeah, so, our helpline is just an eight hundred or
eight hundred four to six six eight oh six, and
our website is Parkinson's Resources dot org.
Speaker 1 (04:07):
Now someone is just received a Parkinson's diagnosis, is feeling
overwhelmed and doesn't know what to do next.
Speaker 3 (04:14):
What's a good first step to take?
Speaker 2 (04:16):
I would say, get connected, give us a call, don't isolate.
It is very overwhelming, and I often say that we
are not a one size fits all organization. When someone
calls or comes into our office, we meet them where
they are with their Parkinson's journey. I try to avoid
all of those shoulds. I really remain open, and that
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is my approach. I listen to their unknowns from there. Again,
my approach is really to help guide them towards answers
and provide information and comfort. I also know that this
usually is not the only time I will talk to them,
and this will not be the only conversation. Is that
once someone is connected with PRO, they stay connected, and
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that gives me confidence that they do not have to
walk this journey alone.
Speaker 1 (05:04):
How important is exercise in fighting Parkinson's disease and does
Parkinson's Resources of Oregon offer exercise programs.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
Exercise is incredibly important important in slowing the progression of Parkinson's.
We've always known that exercise is essential in someone's care program,
but there's great research that has been done gosh and
in the last decade, even when I started ten years ago,
that has shown that exercise is really the only thing
that slows the progression of the disease. Not even medication
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will do that. We do offer exercise classes via zoom
our space at the Beaverton office. We also house incredible
instructors that provide Parkinson's specific exercise classes daily. We do
have ping pong here at our office, which is incredibly popular.
And there are great programs in this throughout the state
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that really help people with exercise, and we are happy
to get people connected to those programs as well.
Speaker 1 (06:04):
So how is Parkinson's Resources of Oregon funded. If someone
wants to make a donation, how can they do that?
Speaker 2 (06:11):
That's a great question. We rely on the generosity of
the community. We accept donations from five dollars to five
thousand dollars. A big misconception we often get is that
we receive state funding and we do not. We do
not get federal funding or state funding. We are not
associated with any of the national organizations. Some majority of
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our revenue does come from individual donations, along with some
sponsorships and grants, but we really have to raise all
the dollars to provide these important services to the community.
So people can donate at any time by going to
our website. But we also hold some really great events.
We have. Our biggest fundraiser of the year is our
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Soul Support Walks in the fall. We have four Portland
is September twentieth. We have one in Vancouver, Eugene and
Bend as well. Anyone can find those dates on our
Soul Support dot org website. We have a new event
coming up this year. It's Top Golf. It's on May fourth.
It's a swing for pro. You can come and play
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as an individual or team and it's really an exciting
way for us to get to and get connected to
new clients and sponsors as well. And then we have
our Pedal Support Ride which is in June. So whether
you golf or bike ride or just have want to
have a good time and walk with friends and family.
We really have something for everyone, and our dollars do
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stay local.
Speaker 1 (07:36):
That is terrific. Do you have opportunities for volunteers if
people want to help?
Speaker 4 (07:41):
Oh?
Speaker 2 (07:41):
Absolutely, We love having volunteers to help out our events
such as Soul support or our top golf pedal support
really or just coming into the office and being among
staff and helping with things around the office as well.
Speaker 1 (07:59):
So, if someone wants to get involved with Parkinson's Resources
of Oregon again, tell us how they can get in
touch and what's the website.
Speaker 2 (08:05):
Yeah, so it's Parkinson's Resources dot org and they can
get in touch with us there, or they can just
call our helpline and speak to any one of us
and say, hey, want to volunteer or want to get connected?
How can I help? And that is our eight hundred number,
which is eight hundred and four two six six eight six.
Speaker 3 (08:22):
Melissa, thank you very much for joining us on local voices.
Speaker 2 (08:25):
Thank you.
Speaker 1 (08:26):
That's Melissa Greer, the executive director of Parkinson's Resources of Oregon.
You can learn more on their website, Parkinson's Resources dot org.
Starting May seventh, you won't be able to use your
standard driver's license to get through TSA security at the airport.
You'll need a real ID or other federal identification. Kathleen
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McDonald with the TSA explains real ID and whether you'll
need it.
Speaker 5 (08:52):
You might have heard a lot of talk about real ID,
but just what is real ID?
Speaker 4 (08:56):
Anyway?
Speaker 5 (08:57):
Hungress passed the real ID Act in and it was
based off recommendations from the nine to eleven Commission. The
act established minimum security standards for state issued driver's licenses
and ID cards. The real ID Act also prohibits federal agencies,
including the TSA, from accepting a driver's license or ID
cards that do not meet those minimum security standards. In
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a nutshell, when you use a driver's license that meets
the real ID, it will be proof that you are
who you say you are. Real ID is intended to
improve the reliability of a driver's license and identification cards
while inhibiting the ability of those who want to defraud
the system from being able to do so.
Speaker 6 (09:37):
So.
Speaker 5 (09:37):
What is expected to change on May seventh, twenty twenty
five when real ID requirements are enforced at the federal level.
Travelers who are eighteen years in older, who are Oregon
residents and want to use their driver's license to verify
their identity here at PDX or anywhere in the country,
will need to show an organ real ID credential to
the TSA officer at the checkpoint.
Speaker 4 (09:58):
However, I do.
Speaker 5 (09:59):
Want to stre us that TSA accepts multiple forms of
identification beyond the driver's license, to include a passport or
passport card, an Active duty military credential also known as
a CAT card, the DHS Trusted Traveler credentials such as
Global Entry or NEXUS, a lawful permanent resident or border
crossing card, a foreign government issued passport, and other types
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of ID. We at TSA know that the majority of
travelers use their driver's license to verify their identity when
they fly commercial. Once enforcement begins, travelers who do not
have a real ID compliant, state issued credential or other
form of acceptible ID can expect delays when they arrive
at the TSA security checkpoint. The length of that delay
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is really determined based on the number of other travelers
who don't have a real ID compliant credential or other
form of acceptable government ID. Passengers can avoid delay in
their travel by ensuring their identification is real ID compliant
or being prepared to present another form of acceptable ID.
Even if you don't have travel plans now, your plans
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could change, So now is the time to plan what
type of photo ID that you're going to use when
you travel. TSA has had signs posted at airports nationwide
to inform the traveling public of the real ID requirements.
We have been engaging travelers one on one, encouraging them
to act Now federal enforcement of real ID is happening soon.
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Please be sure to take the steps necessary to ensure
you have the proper identification for the next time you travel.
Speaker 1 (11:31):
If you need real ID, you must make an appointment
with a DMV administrator. Amy Joyce says, the rush is on.
Speaker 4 (11:37):
DMB is seeing record number of customers at this time,
so we've been promoting people to get informed, make a choice,
and then take action, and Oregonians are hearing that call
and showing up to the DMV in droves. So we're
doing record numbers and we have expanded by thousands the
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number of real ID appointments slots that we have. Every week,
We've deployed staff from headquarters to various areas in the
Portland metro area to assist in helping customers. But know
that it's very busy at DMB right now, So I
have a couple of recommendations for folks as they're considering
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what to do next. First is, think about if you
need a real ID right now, if you've already got
a passport or a passport card that's going to work
for you come May seventh, or if you're not planning
to fly for quite a while, consider delaying a little
bit until this surge passes by someone. Secondly, try to
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set an appointment. Again. We've expanded our appointments by thousands,
and so if you can get an appointment, that's going
to be the best, most efficient way for you to
get in and out of the DMV quickly. We do
take walk ins every day at every office for real ID,
but that is probably going to take a significant amount
of wave time, so we do ask that you be
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patient with our staff. And third, be sure to bring
what you need when you do come to DMV, so
you can go online and use an online tool to
figure out exactly the documents you need to bring so
that when you do show up to DMV you can
get in and out the first time being issued that
real ID. The most common thing that people forget is
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you need two different forms of current address proof. So
if your DMB document has your current address, that's great,
that's one. We're going to need a second address document
that's not from DMB, so a utility bill or another
piece of mail something like that with your current address.
We don't want to have to send you home to
get that other document and bring it back to the DMV.
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So again, record numbers of folks coming to DMB, Please
be patient with us. We're moving us quickly as we
can to get people through the DMB. And remember too
that real ID is coming and beginning May seventh, but
it's going on into the future, and so as we
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move forward, you'll continue to be able to get that
real ID and think about when you're going to need
it and what to bring.
Speaker 1 (14:20):
What happens to people who don't know about the ID requirements.
Here's TSA's Kathleen M.
Speaker 3 (14:24):
MacDonald.
Speaker 5 (14:25):
If you're traveling without a state issued real ID, compliant ID,
carter driver's license, or other type of acceptable ID, you
will still be allowed to travel. I want to confirm that, however,
you may experience additional delays in some additional security as well.
Speaker 1 (14:41):
DMV's Amy Joyce's Field offices in bigger cities are seeing
greater demand, so.
Speaker 4 (14:46):
We're seeing surges of customers in really every population center
in the state, so think Tri County, Metro Salem, Eugene, Roseberg, Medford,
and ben Redmond, as well as Ontario. So in many
rural places we're not seeing that kind of search, but
certainly we do have that issue with day to day
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closures due to staffing, so folks need to plan ahead.
Another item where folks need to plan ahead is when
you leave DMV after a successful transaction, you're walking out
with what is basically a receipt. That plastic card is
going to show up in the mail two to three
weeks later, and that's what you're going to need to
get on the plane. My understanding is TSA is not
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going to accept that paper card, so you do have
to plan ahead. Please don't come to us the day
before your fight thinking you're going to buck out with
that plastic That's not how it works. You have to
come in to a DMV field office to get your
first real ID. There's no online option, there's no Kiosk option.
That's because of the documents that you have to show
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and we have to scan and verify once you have
a real idea, eventually you'll be able to renew that online.
But that's not where anybody is right now, so you
have to come into the DMV field.
Speaker 1 (15:59):
Off if you don't want real ID. Amy Joyce says,
you don't have to get it.
Speaker 4 (16:04):
It is an option for Oregonians, and when the legislature
passed that real ID law, it was it important to
them that Oregonians have a choice. So it's state law
right now that we offer both, and I don't see
that changing, but certainly that's why we say, you know,
get informed, make that choice, and then take action.
Speaker 1 (16:23):
That's the DMV's Amy Joyce and TSA's Kathleen McDonald on
the new ID requirements starting May seventh. To fly, go
to the TSA or DMV's website to find out more.
The Oregon Deproperative Environmental Quality is working to resolve a
cyber attack it shut down the agency's computer systems. Lauren
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word Is with d EQ joins us on local voices. Lauren,
what happened right?
Speaker 7 (16:48):
So, on Wednesday, April ninth, DQ experienced a cyber attack
and the agency worked with Enterprise Information Services and Microsoft
cyber Security Team to immediately shut down our systems to
minimize impacts from that cyber attack.
Speaker 1 (17:06):
Who is working to investigate and resolve the cyber attack?
Speaker 3 (17:10):
Right?
Speaker 7 (17:10):
So, Enterprise Information Services and Microsoft Cybersecurity Team are working
to analyze and resolve the cyber issues. And so those
are folks who know how to do what they're calling
cyber forensics, and they understand how to basically understand the
source and the scope and how to resolve the issue.
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And so that process is underway right now.
Speaker 3 (17:33):
How has it impacted the agency?
Speaker 7 (17:36):
So what it means right now is that a lot
of DEQ systems are down, and this includes our email
so we haven't been able to send or receive emails.
So folks will need to contact anyone they need to
get a hold of the DQ by phone. Our vehicle
inspection stations are also going to be closed, and so
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anyone looking to get their vehicle and the tested, we
hope they can hang on and we'll continue to communicate
to let folks know when those systems are back up
and running.
Speaker 1 (18:08):
You also have a third party system for conducting vehicle tests.
Is that affected too, right?
Speaker 2 (18:13):
Yeah?
Speaker 7 (18:14):
So d EQ two is a partner system with our
vehicle inspection program but uses the same uses kind of
the same systems, and so since those systems are down,
DQ two also is not operational at this time. However,
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we do have third party systems like the one called
your d EQ Online. It's d eq's environmental data information
system that's hosted on a separate server and hasn't been
impacted and continues to be operational. And what that does
is it allows us to receive applications and payments from
our regulated community. It also hosts a lot of public
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comment periods and that is still online.
Speaker 1 (19:01):
Any idea on how long the vehicle test stations will
be shut down.
Speaker 7 (19:05):
It will depend on how things go. I can say
that staff are working around the clock right now to
do their best to get our systems back up and operating.
Speaker 3 (19:15):
Do you know whether any data was lost?
Speaker 7 (19:17):
We were able to confirm today that at this time
there's no evidence of a data breach, and so of
course that's something we take incredibly seriously and we're happy
to report that.
Speaker 3 (19:27):
Can you say what type of attack it was?
Speaker 7 (19:29):
That's something that is under investigation right now, so we
don't have anything more to share at this time.
Speaker 1 (19:35):
That's Lauren wordis with the Oregon DEQ and the cyber
attack that hit the agency, what they're doing to resolve it,
and the impact on vehicle inspection stations. This is Distracted
Driving Awareness Month. Joining us on local voices is Kent
and Bryan with a Northwesternsurance Council Katin, how much of
a problem is distracted driving nationwide and in Oregon?
Speaker 8 (19:56):
Distructed driving is a serious problem across the country and
in the state of Oregon. I think that in the
most recent year statistics were available in twenty twenty two,
there are over three thousand people killed across the country
and another almost three hundred thousand people injured in motor
vehicle crashes that involve distracted drivers. And in Oregon, between
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twenty seventeen and twenty twenty one, about twenty six thousand
crashes were blamed on distracted driving, resulting in almost two
hundred people killed and almost twenty five thousand injuries.
Speaker 3 (20:31):
Talk to us a little bit about some of the distractions.
Speaker 1 (20:34):
I mean, we usually think about cell phones as being
one of the key distractions, but they're just part of
distracted driving. What are some other types of distractions that
can affect drivers?
Speaker 8 (20:44):
Well, it certainly cell phones are a major cause of
distracted driving incidents, but there are other things that distract
people when they're driving, whether they're eating food or drinking
a cup of coffee that spills while they're driving, or
putting on makeup, or we've even heard about people reading
the newspaper or reading a book while they're driving. And
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I'm certainly aware that. You know, sometimes traffic is not
moving very fast. You think, well, I'm just not moving
very fast anyway, so I can do these other things.
But that distraction, whether you're going slower fast, can result
in crash and injuries.
Speaker 1 (21:19):
And some of the technology in newer cars can be
a distraction as well. I would imagine right mapping technology
or fiddling with high tech radios and the things that
are now in cars.
Speaker 8 (21:30):
It's really anything that takes your eyes off the road.
And certainly cars today have so many features on them
that are on screens up in front of you that
it can be easily to be distracted by that. Whether
you're changing the radio dial as we used to call it,
or whether you're fiddling with other technology in your car
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that takes your eyes off the road. It takes your
mind off your driving, and can you also take your
hands off the wheel, and then those things are good
when you're driving down the freeway.
Speaker 3 (22:03):
So in Oregon, what is the fine for distracted driving?
Speaker 8 (22:07):
A first offense for a distracted driving ticket is about
one thousand dollars, and that's if it doesn't contribute to
a crash. A second offense, or if the first offense
contributes to a vehicle crash, could cost you up to
two thousand dollars, and a third offense within ten years
could cost up to twenty five hundred dollars and could
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come with a jail sentence of six months or more.
Speaker 1 (22:31):
Now, can a ticket for distracted driving also impact insurance
premiums well?
Speaker 8 (22:35):
As most people know, if you get a driving infraction,
that goes on your driving record, and insurers are able
to look at driving records when they're considering whether to
write an insurance policy for a driver and in determining
how much they pay. And we've asked our insurance company
members if that can affect what they pay or their
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ability to get insurance, and the answer can be yes,
particularly if that distracted driving infraction comes with an automobile
collision that occurs as a result of that infraction. So,
For someone who just has a ticket for distracted driving,
that may not have any impact. If you get two
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within three years or so, that might have a significant effect.
And if you are driving and you crash into another
vehicle and the cause is to determine to be distracted driving,
you can count on an increase in your premium and
perhaps even a search charge, or it may be difficult
to obtain insurance from some companies.
Speaker 1 (23:35):
So when it comes to distracted driving, what's your advice
for drivers?
Speaker 8 (23:40):
You know, the advice is really straightforward and simple. We've
heard a national campaign from the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration that's put the phone away or pay. But we
like to say at Northwest Insurance Council, when you're in
the car, when you're in the vehicle, you keep your
hands on the wheel, your mind on your driving, and
your eyes on the road.
Speaker 1 (24:00):
That's Kat and Bryan with a Northwest Insurance Council during
Distracted Driving Awareness Month. How it can affect you and
how you can avoid it.
Speaker 3 (24:08):
Democrats of the.
Speaker 1 (24:09):
Oregon legislature working to pass a bill that would make
it illegal to impersonate a union representative. Democratic State representative
High fam explains the problem there are.
Speaker 9 (24:18):
Laws in place to prevent someone from in personally a
peace officer, a firefighter, or a doctor. These are trusted individuals,
as are union representatives. As you heard in testimony during
the hearing and work session, there are third party entities
that go to union members' homes and misrepresent themselves as
being members of the same union. They may arrive at
the door with union gear that is branding with the
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colors and logos of the union, like T shirts, hats,
and pins. The purpose of their visitation is to persuade
that actual union member to opt out of union representation.
This misrepresentation may also come in the form of misleading
printed or written materials that use the same name of
the union, similar colors, logos, or signatures of actual union leader,
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so that it would be easy to think that these
maters are authorized communications. Many of us have dealt with
fraud inner professions and small businesses. I know that many
of you can agree that fraud possesses a significant threat
that underminds trust can lead to significant loss and damages
for both the affected individuals and organizations. For working families,
opting out of a union representation can be loss of
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legal support, contract education, representation in the workplace and so
much more. I believe that no one should pose as
members or speak on behalf of an organization without authorization.
It is important for the public and union members to
know who their labor experts are. No other than the
leaders and represent representatives of labor organizations should be able
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to speak to members on behalf of the union. And
for those of us who don't belong to union, I
would compare it to a trade association like American Denteral
Association or the American Medicalization. This is where members can
get trusted sources of information. HB thirty seven eighty nine
a will empower and give all workers who fall victim
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to these practices the tools they deserve to hold bad
actors accountable.
Speaker 1 (26:09):
Republican State Representative Shelley Bosshardt Davis says there's no evidence
this is happening.
Speaker 10 (26:14):
First and foremost proponents of House Built thirty seven eighty
nine have failed to provide any credible evidence to support
their claims of fraudulent behavior by organizations allegedly impersonating unions.
During committee hearings, no public employees testified in favor of
this bill. Instead, public employees opposed it. The only examples presented,
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such as mailer's allegedly impersonating unions, were incomplete and doctor
to obscure the sender's identity. The Freedom Foundation's mailers clearly
identified themselves and their Opt Out Today project, providing contact
information and directing recipients to their website. These materials did
not use union logo or branding, nor did they falsely
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represent themselves as unions. If proponents cannot substantiate their accusations
with clear evidence, how can we justify legislating on this basis.
Oregon law already prohibits false impersonation. The statues apply equally
to unions as they do individuals and businesses. Making House
Built thirty seven eighty nine redundant House Built thirty seven
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eighty nine appears designed not to protect workers, but to
target a specific organization for its political activities. The committee
discussions repeatedly singled out this organization by name, yet no
other examples of alleged impersonation were provided. This bill creates
an avenue for unions to file lawsuits against their political
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opponents under terms crafted by the unions themselves. This raises
serious ethical concerns about the motivations behind this legislation.
Speaker 1 (27:57):
Republican Representative Kevin Mannix says, there's a bigger issue.
Speaker 6 (28:01):
We have union representation elections where union members will compete
with one another for election to leadership. And as I
read this bill, some of the union leadership, not wanting
to be challenged within the union, can accuse their challengers
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with having violated this statute and seek penalties against them.
That's one element. And by the way, we're only talking
about public employee unions. If we're trying to protect unions
from misrepresentation, I don't know why we're not doing it
for all. But this is all within the public employee
union statutory scheme. The next issue is contested elections between unions.
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There are times, believe it or not, when unions will
fight with one another as to their right of representation
of public employees in a particular work unit. And in
that process certain things may be said to say, hey, yes,
we'll do the best job of being your representative. They'll
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not do as good a job of being your representative. WHOA,
I think you may have violated this statute because of
your misrepresentation and your use of that word representative. This
legislation opens the door for internest sine warfare between public
employee unions within public employee unions when the members are
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having a contested election, and they do.
Speaker 1 (29:31):
The bill passed the House on a party line voter
and now moves to the Senate. Thanks for listening to
Local Voices. I'm Brad Bord. You can hear past episodes
on the iHeartRadio app under the podcast tab. Local Voices
is a public affairs presentation from iHeartRadio.
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Welcome to "Decisions, Decisions," the podcast where boundaries are pushed, and conversations get candid! Join your favorite hosts, Mandii B and WeezyWTF, as they dive deep into the world of non-traditional relationships and explore the often-taboo topics surrounding dating, sex, and love. Every Monday, Mandii and Weezy invite you to unlearn the outdated narratives dictated by traditional patriarchal norms. With a blend of humor, vulnerability, and authenticity, they share their personal journeys navigating their 30s, tackling the complexities of modern relationships, and engaging in thought-provoking discussions that challenge societal expectations. From groundbreaking interviews with diverse guests to relatable stories that resonate with your experiences, "Decisions, Decisions" is your go-to source for open dialogue about what it truly means to love and connect in today's world. Get ready to reshape your understanding of relationships and embrace the freedom of authentic connections—tune in and join the conversation!