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Portland Association of Teachers
Politics
RUNNING FOR OFFICE: Tiffany Koyama Lane
‘Teacher Tiffany,’ a member of Portland Association of Teachers, is running the strongest City Council campaign in Portland.
Jobs
After restorative justice coordinators unionize, Portland Public Schools ‘unassigns’ them
Although there’s no indication that the cuts are linked to their organizing efforts, workers say they feel anxious and disrespected.
Collective bargaining
Portland teachers go back to work
A 26-day strike led to an improved contract for 3,700 teachers, counselors, and librarians, including raises totaling 14.6% over three years.
Comment
PPS teacher strike: a difficult ballet
The onus for this crisis, which will soon spread, lies squarely with legislators who determine a state budget every two years.
Collective bargaining
Portland teachers strike for fair wages and smaller classes
It’s a fight that teachers say has been brewing a long time.
Collective bargaining
Parents emerge as ‘third force’ in Portland teachers strike
Parents are joining Portland teachers on strike picket lines throughout the district — because they support what teachers are fighting for.
Collective bargaining
Portland teachers strike ‘for the common good‘
Nearly 4,500 teachers in Portland Public Schools began picketing Nov. 1 in the first-ever teachers strike at Oregon’s largest school district.
Collective bargaining
Teachers declare impasse, could strike at Portland Public Schools
PAT is pursuing a strategy known as “bargaining for the common good,” incorporating community members’ ideas into their contract.
Collective bargaining
Teachers union demand: No more mice in school
Teachers also want better security measures, an enforceable limit to class sizes, and public school for every child over the age of 3.
Worker safety
Reopening schools: What do teachers think?
Is it possible for schools to reopen safely? Can online learning replace in-person instruction? We asked Portland teachers union president Elizabeth Thiel.
Multnomah County
Beating the odds, free public preschool ballot initiative turns in signatures
Aimed at the November 2020 ballot, it would provide free preschool to all 3- and 4-year-olds in Multnomah County, and living wages for preschool teachers.
Analysis
Lessons of the West Virginia teachers strike
One of the strike’s leaders will be visiting Portland July 23.
Collective bargaining
Breakthrough in new teacher contract at Portland Public Schools: class size limits
The long-delayed agreement also raises pay 8 percent and adds an extra day to the school year.
Collective bargaining
Portland Public Schools teachers close to settling new contract
PAT negotiators say they're hopeful they can formalize the deal Thursday.
Oregon
At the Oregon Legislature: Labor’s agenda inches forward
Will the Oregon Legislature ban anti-union ‘right-to-work’ ordinances?
Politics
Fund schools, not tests: Portland teachers sponsor family fun in Pioneer Square
Teachers unions are throwing a party with free pumpkins, face-painting … and standardized tests.
Analysis
Behind the startling reversal at Portland Public Schools: Looking back at the almost-strike
As strike neared, district faced unified teachers backed by broad public support
Collective bargaining
Portland teachers ratify new contract
The three-year deal lightens teacher workload and provides 2.3 percent annual raises
Collective bargaining
Teachers strike averted at Portland Public Schools
Details won't be released until teachers vote on the tentative agreement.
Collective bargaining
Portland Public Schools declares impasse, triggering timetable for strike
Teachers could strike as early as Jan. 6, when students return from Winter Break
