Portland Public Schools teachers contract: District's declaration of impasse starts clock toward possible strike
Bargaining teams from both sides insist they do not want a walkout, which would affect nearly 50,000 students and their families. After nearly eight months of negotiating, however, major disagreements remain over issues such as health insurance, wages and a contractual limitation on workload.
Portland Public Schools teachers contract: Bargaining teams remain far apart on major issues
For months, the district and the union have remained far apart in major contract issues.
Portland Public Schools teachers contract: Union president says teachers don't want an 'unacceptable' contract
According to state law, teachers could go on strike as soon as Dec. 28. But since the district will still be on winter break at the time, the earliest date would likely be on Jan. 6, the day students are scheduled to return.
Portland Public Schools teachers contract: Union blasts district's declaration of impasse
The district announced an impasse at a press conference earlier this morning, saying they are using it as a tool to come closer to a negotiated agreement. Union leaders say the district is trying to push teachers to a strike.