At the Oregon City facility last Friday during my shift, i overheard conversations about contractor treatment. A couple of team leads were discussing how ETW workers are sometimes handled differently than FTEs. They mentioned how it can feel like they're on a different tier, despite doing the same work. One lead said, 'I often have to advocate for them.' It struck me because it wasn't a policy issue but a culture one, as they seemed genuinely invested in fairness. It was a typical busy day with a lot of projects on our plates, so I kept an eye on the conversation while managing my reports. Later, I made a mental note to explore this in my next team meeting, maybe bring it up casually. This culture gap between contractors and full-timers could really impact morale more than everyone realizes. Those moments make the difference - when people feel valued, regardless of their contract status. tl;dr: ovehreard concerns about contractor treatment in oregon city.