First crop of Labor Candidate School grads run for public office
Oregon unions are training up members to run for office The post First crop of Labor Candidate School grads run for public office appeared first on nwLaborPress.
View ArticleLayoffs at Portland Public Schools?
AFT sounds the alarm about possible pink slips for classroom assistants The post Layoffs at Portland Public Schools? appeared first on nwLaborPress.
View ArticleIt’s a ‘Race to the Top’ for Portland Public Schools’ CEO pay, but pink slips...
With superintendent's $66,000 raise, the district could have hired three people The post It’s a ‘Race to the Top’ for Portland Public Schools’ CEO pay, but pink slips for its lowest-paid appeared first...
View ArticleGetting books into the hands of kids
At Boise Eliot school, Portland Federation of School Professionals sponsored a book giveaway The post Getting books into the hands of kids appeared first on nwLaborPress.
View ArticleAFT 111 converts coworkers to members
More than 130 “fair share” employees have become full union members so far this year. The post AFT 111 converts coworkers to members appeared first on nwLaborPress.
View ArticleLabor weighs in on May school board and bond elections
Most of the endorsements are for school boards and school bond measures. The post Labor weighs in on May school board and bond elections appeared first on nwLaborPress.
View ArticleNew 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. The post New contract for support staff at Portland Public Schools appeared first on...
View ArticleIn 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. The post In the era of COVID-19, the union hall is going...
View ArticleFurloughed 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. The post Furloughed workers tighten belts...
View ArticleBelinda 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. The post Belinda Reagan closes the book on decades of...
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