Asked by KTVZ

725 Votes

Have you ever been a member of a union?

45%

YES YES

55%

NO NO

45%

YES

4 Comments

Oakley Taylor

Becoming a union member saved my life and changed the direction of my life, being a single mom of two with no child support. I vigorously approve of unions.

Kevin Crabtree

I was a member and a Steward that is why I am on my own now Unions are not what everyone thinks they are they make for lazy people and substandard Products that is my experience great for benefits though

John Hargrove

My brief stint as a first line manager convinced me that workers need unions. I saw how upper management, in that setting, really wanted to treat workers.

Sunny Sunshinestein

I worked for a union and later belonged to a union. The downfall of America's middle class correlates directly with the downfall of unions, beginning at least 30 years ago.

55%

NO

3 Comments

k san

But I wholeheartedly believe in them!

Teresa Parsons

I almost did one time though for cashiers at Fred Meyer in the 90s. My department voted it down thank God because no one could afford the union dues. They were crazy expensive.

Gabe West

Pros and cons of unions

Sunny Sunshinestein

Are you asking a question or hoping someone will fill in the blanks for you? Sorry, this is KTVZ's poll, not your private blog.

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

Asked by KTVZ

103 Votes

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

92%

Yes Yes

8%

No No

92%

Yes

5 Comments

Michael Turpin

Parking and city revenue out weigh the small gain in revenue the business say they receive.

Gary Dehm

Simply, they're unfair to other businesses. Each space represents potential income for one or multiple businesses. If parklettes are to remain, businesses should file an application per space with an associated annual fee, subject to increase rent cost/year. They cause more problems than they solve.

Pat Glandon

I don't shop downtown or eat due to lack of parking.

Ka San

Since nobody sits outside in the cold of winter, why not remove all the outdoor eating areas at least in the winter??

Jay B Lane

Nobody is sitting outside in the winter months and Street dining should be limited May - October months. Also what is not needed is 4 season dining in these structures (walls. Heaters, etc) when restaurants have room inside. If eateries don't have room inside, shouldn't be taking public space

8%

No

1 Comment

Hector Vijarro

A few circles around the area, I always find a spot. It’s not any different than any other city. I like seeing people enjoying the outdoors. That’s why we live here.

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

Asked by KTVZ

68 Votes

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

34%

Yes Yes

66%

No No

34%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

66%

No

1 Comment

Ka San

NO, with all the info out there about scams, it is inexcusable for anyone savvy to be taken in by such. However, seniors are particularly vulnerable, and family should assist them in avoiding scams. I had to take away my mother's phone when she entered assisted living and later memory care.

KTVZ

Have you ever been a member of a union?

45% YES YES

55% NO NO

45% YES

55% NO

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

92% Yes Yes

8% No No

92% Yes

8% No

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

34% Yes Yes

66% No No

34% Yes

66% No

45%

YES YES

55%

NO NO

45%

YES

55%

NO

92%

Yes Yes

8%

No No

92%

Yes

8%

No

34%

Yes Yes

66%

No No

34%

Yes

66%

No