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6 • The Southwest Portland Post NEWS September 2017 New law requires large employers to give scheduling notices As an emergency measure, the law takes effect immediately. This bill, championed by Rep. Ann Lininger (D-38), will help workers learn their schedules with enough advance notice to handle other key duties like earning a degree, or balancing a second job. Lininger said she has worked many hourly wage jobs including at a restaurant, a theater, and a sand and gravel business, so she knows what it’s like to punch the clock. “This bill will help working parents have the advance notice they need to you can’t plan your arrange childcare. The finances and you can’t bill must be approved have a second job. It’ll be by the governor good to see employers before it becomes law. Good news is here for potentially incentivize employees The advance-notice thousands of retail, restaurant and with consistent provisions are phased hospitality workers in Southwest scheduling.” in so employers have Portland and all over Oregon with Many workers in these time to adapt,” said the passage of the Fair Work Week bill industries have gotten Lininger. (Senate Bill 828). used to “clopening,” The United Food and The bill was passed by the Senate (23- in which you’re both Commercial Workers 6-1) and the House of Representatives closing up shop in the Local 555 had a big evening and opening for (46-13-1) earlier this summer and role in developing the business the very next bill, and they’ve been signed into law by Gov. Kate Brown Rep. Ann Lininger morning. working for years on on Aug. 8. “The bill will make this issue. Oregon the first state to pass fair “The modern scheduling system scheduling laws and do so in a creates a just-in-time indentured way that is bi-partisan and reflects workforce that leaves workers unsure input from worker and employer how they’re going to put food on the September 8th-10th advocates,” said Amanda Dalton, table and make the hours needed to legislative director of the Northwest ensure income for their families,” said Grocery Association. Jeff Anderson of UFCW. community education The new law, in the first year, The law, which only applies to Alexander Method Intro - Sep 9, 9am-1pm - $95 requires one week of advance companies employing 500 employees Foot Reflexology Basics - Sep 10, 9am-5:30pm - $ 170 Mind Body Connection - Sep 10, 9am-1pm - $90 scheduling which increases to two worldwide, is a step in the right Shiatsu Introduction - Sep 10, 2-6pm - $95 weeks the following year. direction for people like Hailey Anderson, a local server and wellness bartender. Guided Walking Meditation at Tualatin River “I’m excited that the bill passed,” National Wildlife Refuge - Sep 8, 9:15-11:15am - FREE! Spring Garden Park Anderson said. “With the challenges Research in Massage - Sep 8, 7-8:30pm - FREE! of uncertain scheduling, it is difficult Dao Yin Stretch Class - Sep 8, 8-8:45am - FREE! (Continued from Page 4) to plan for school, go to doctors’ appointments, or have any kind of Childers and Arendes said they Oregon School of Massage social life. felt a voice was missing in previous 9500 SW Barbur Blvd. #100 Fall Term begins “I was used to calling in at 4 p.m. to articles in The Post. Portland, OR 97219 September 25th find out if I’d be working that night 503-244-3420 or 1-800-844-3420 “That voice was parents and www.OregonSchoolofMassage.com and even then I might not get any children,” Childers said. “We have hours. It’s very frustrating because had so many wonderful memories here,” Childers said, “like ladybug walks for toddlers, star gazing, sledding, and open areas for dogs. “There have been some [homeless] tents and disturbing night behavior Remember the old fire prevention drill Connected parents tend to do three things. from time to time,” she said, “but we you learned in elementary school: stop, First, they connect before they correct. When have a neighborhood watch program drop and roll? It also provides a useful our kids are in a meltdown their brains and the Office of Neighborhood Involvement provides resources.” parenting framework for how to deal with essentially shut down and they are often “The park will soon be able toddler-to-teen meltdowns and emotion- unable to hear us. This is because the body’s to provide a space for seniors,” al firestorms. amygdala sounds an alarm and triggers a Arendes said. “Sometimes the seniors fight or fight response. outnumber the strollers in the area. Screen time, chores, homework—or even These improvements, like gentle what socks to wear for a newly embold- In The Body Keeps the Score, Dr. Bessel Van sloping walkways, will make it easier ened preschooler—can sometimes Der Kolk, calls the amygdala the brain’s for all to access.” trigger an emotional meltdown for both “smoke detector.” Empathetic connection But when asked how a $10,000 project turned into a $2 million plan, parent and child. Before you know it, your child may soothes children and brings their brains back online. the leaders said there was a smaller be sulking, yelling, crying or taking things out on their “I know you are tired from school, but hitting your concept, the “Walker Macy design,” younger sibling—or you! brother is never okay.” of just over $1 million but it didn’t include such required items like Connected parenting is a name for a family of parent- Next, connected parents respond rather than react. Re- drinking fountains, restrooms, and ing approaches that emphasize the relationship you acting means that you meet your child’s yelling with your Americans with Disabilities Act have with your child above any specific set of parent- own yelling, while responding involves acknowledging accessibility. “That, and inflation raised costs,” ing skills. Instead of an authoritarian style based on your child’s feelings while holding your limit. “Life’s not Childers said. “Another factor was the fear (“Because I said so!”), we shift to a more loving, fair!” versus “I can tell you’re upset about my decision.” incredible slope, addressing necessary connected style of parenting and setting limits. - drainage and water treatment, and Third, connected parents make time for 15-20 mins of pushing parking away from the main focused and screen-free time with their kids several park area.” times a week, reassuring their kids that they are truly Childers and Arendes said that seen and heard. 3 Tips for Putting out an a master plan for Spring Garden Park was created 10 years ago with Emotional Firestorm: Connecting with your child is emotional nutrition and different people and different ideas. benefits them socially, physically, and emotionally. In “It seemed conclusive then,” Childers 1. STOP: And try to connect said. fact, kids with strong bonds have healthier immune before correcting Dolph Court is being widened to systems and tend to want to please their parents. Even allow on-street parking, but on Spring 2. DROP: Decrease tension and during life’s more ‘heated’ moments. Garden Street, parking will remain respond rather than react basically the same. Lighting will be directed downward to allow star- When she isn’t connecting with her son or traveling the globe, 3. ROLL: Roll with life and gazers to continue watching the skies Angie Tanyi, MA, MPH, LMFT Intern, is an individual, couples, without light pollution. make time to connect marriage and family therapist located in the Multnomah The Post will continue to monitor the Wellness Center. Call for a complimentary consultation park’s development as it approaches 503.200.0661 or visit www.AngieTanyiCounseling.com its grand reopening next June. By Jack Rubinger The Southwest Portland Post MASSAGE & WELLNESS WEEKEND Stop Drop and Roll—with Life’s Parenting Challenges
