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University of Oregon graduate student workers set strike date
The union and the university have been at the bargaining table for nearly a year, and pay is still a sticking point.
Members of other Portland school employee unions react to make-up day plan
Unions representing more than 2,000 Portland Public Schools employees say they were not consulted about the district and teacher’s union plan to add school days during winter break, which starts in less than three weeks.
What did Portland teachers get from their strike?
Teachers will be paid more over the next three years, but not as much as they originally wanted. The contract also includes more overload pay for larger classes.
Portland teachers ratify contract with nearly 95% approval, school board passes unanimously
The ratified contract comes after the first-ever teachers' strike in Portland Public Schools, lasting over three weeks and canceling 11 days of school.
Portland schools abuzz as classes resume after historic strike
More than 40,000 students returned to classrooms Monday as Portland Public Schools’ first-ever teachers strike ended. Union members will vote on Tuesday whether to ratify the proposed contract.
Bend school leaders buckle down on teacher contract disputes
Officials are optimistic they can reach a deal before the end of the year.
Teachers reach tentative deal with Portland Public Schools
Portland Public Schools and the Portland Association of Teachers announced a tentative deal Sunday evening. Students are set to return Monday.
Pay for an extra workday is the latest final holdup continuing Portland teachers strike
Portland Public Schools says they’ve already agreed to pay for an extra workday for teachers next year. Union says PPS wants them to work the day for free.
Portland teacher negotiations inching closer to conclusion
Portland Public Schools and the Portland Association of Teachers have indicated they are closer to a deal, but it’s still not clear if students will go back to campuses Monday.
Portland teachers and school district expected to continue negotiation on Black Friday
According to a Portland Public Schools Board of Education statement, bargaining teams are expected to continue talks on Friday.