Teacher strike

After months of negotiations, university officials and the faculty union remain far apart on key contract terms. Cal State provided a 5% general raise; the union wants 12% this year.

The state’s approach to funding K-12 education is not easy to comprehend, and the Portland Public Schools strike has shoved the thorny issue into the political spotlight.

Portland Public Schools and Portland Association of Teachers announced a tentative deal Sunday evening. Students are set to return Monday.

The two sides discussed class sizes and planning time over the weekend, but no deal was reached.

As the Portland teachers’ strike continues into its third week, a trio of Republican lawmakers plan to introduce a bill banning Oregon teachers from striking.

The Portland public district confirmed Sunday night that students would not be in classes Monday due to the ongoing teachers strike, and a failure to reach a contract over the weekend.

Portland Public Schools and Portland Association of Teachers had not reached an agreement by 7 p.m. Sunday.

Teachers and district officials alike have said the standoff — in its second day Thursday — could have been avoided if the Oregon Legislature had appropriately funded schools.

Union members are scheduled to vote on the tentative agreements through Friday, and if they pass by majority vote, the strike ends. But there remains concern and contention over the potential contracts.

OIT’s faculty union has declared its intent to strike. The university says the union has not acted in good faith.

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