Teachers got some of the things they wanted — more money and planning time — but had to concede on some of their biggest asks. The outcome is being felt statewide.
The 14.4 percent pay increase of the three-year agreement does not come close to restoring real wages after the 19 percent inflation over the past three years, much less provide for rising prices over the next three.
After 10 months of bargaining with Portland Public Schools (PPS), the Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) initiated a first-of-its-kind strike on November 1st. With no certain end in sight, 45,000
Bend-La Pine Schools and its two major unions, Bend Education Association and Oregon School Employees Association, made progress with contract negotiations this week.
After 10 months of bargaining with Portland Public Schools (PPS), the Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) initiated a first-of-its-kind strike on November 1st. With no certain end in sight, 45,000