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AFT Local 111

People

Belinda Reagan closes the book on decades of involvement

Reagan was president of Portland Federation of School Professionals, AFT Local 111, representing 1,400 staff at Portland Public Schools.
Jobs

Furloughed workers tighten belts waiting for WorkShare benefits

It seemed like a win-win when unions approved the furloughs, but Workshare benefits promised by the Oregon Employment Department have been slow to arrive.
Culture

In the era of COVID-19, the union hall is going virtual

Unions are finding that holding meetings online is actually increasing attendance. One union is even holding its national convention online.
Collective bargaining

New contract for support staff at Portland Public Schools

The contract provides across-the-board raises of 3 and 2 percent, and an additional 5 percent for para-educators.
Politics

Labor weighs in on May school board and bond elections

Most of the endorsements are for school boards and school bond measures.
Union Organizing

AFT 111 converts coworkers to members

More than 130 “fair share” employees have become full union members so far this year.
Building our communities

Getting books into the hands of kids

At Boise Eliot school, Portland Federation of School Professionals sponsored a book giveaway
Jobs

It’s a ‘Race to the Top’ for Portland Public Schools’ CEO pay, but pink slips for its lowest-paid

With superintendent's $66,000 raise, the district could have hired three people
Jobs

Layoffs at Portland Public Schools?

AFT sounds the alarm about possible pink slips for classroom assistants
Politics

First crop of Labor Candidate School grads run for public office

Oregon unions are training up members to run for office
Collective bargaining

New contract: Two-year pay freeze for 1,200 Portland Public Schools support staff

“Our members are just thankful to have jobs,” says union president Belinda Reagan.
Union democracy

AFT Local 111 changes name, elects president

Now it's Portland Federation of School Professionals Local 111.

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