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education2 years ago

"Portland Teachers Strike Ends, Trust Rebuilding Begins: A Look at the Achievements and Impact"

The Portland Public Schools teacher strike has ended with the ratification of a new contract that grants educators a 14.4% compounded cost of living adjustment over three years. The deal requires the district to spend down its savings and make over $100 million in cuts unless new funding sources are secured. Students, who felt the impact of the strike, are now hoping for a rebuilding of trust between all parties involved.

via OregonLive|
#education#education-funding#portland-teachers-strike
education2 years ago

"Portland Teachers Strike: Tensions Rise as District and Union Remain Far Apart"

Portland Public Schools and its teachers' union are still far apart in contract negotiations, with teachers calling the district's latest proposal "insulting." The strike, now in its third week, has resulted in school closures for a seventh consecutive day. While both sides have made some movement on issues such as class size caps and cost of living adjustments, they remain millions of dollars apart on compensation alone. The district's offer includes a one-time 1.5% bonus for senior teachers, while the union is seeking an 8.5% cost of living adjustment in the first year. The impasse continues as the union plans to join picket lines and demonstrations on Monday.

via OregonLive|
#class-sizes#compensation#contract-negotiations
education2 years ago

"Portland Teachers Strike: Mediation Stalls as Classes Remain Cancelled"

The teachers strike in Portland Public Schools has entered its second week as negotiations continue between the district and the Portland Association of Teachers. Disagreements over class sizes, teacher compensation, and health and safety concerns have hindered progress. The district claims it needs to make $51 million in cuts over the next three years, while the union and legislators argue for increased funding. The strike has sparked debates about education funding in Oregon and the role of labor unions in the state's education system.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting|
#class-sizes#contract-negotiations#education
education2 years ago

"Portland Teachers Strike: Bargaining Resumes as School Board Rejects Calls for Mediation"

Bargaining between the Portland teachers' union and the school district resumes as the strike enters its third day, but members of the school board have rejected calls to join the negotiations. Governor Tina Kotek and most Portland-area lawmakers have urged the board to be present, emphasizing the need to refocus on classroom and student learning investments and cut administrative spending. Superintendent Guadalupe Guerrero blames the $200 million gap between the teachers' requests and the district's offers on a lack of state funding, which has not kept up with inflation. Both the school board and the union's members will need to ratify any agreement reached in negotiations.

via OregonLive|
#bargaining#class-size-limits#education