PPS Teacher Strike Begins

During the Portland Association of Teacher's (PAT) October 31 mediation session with the District, PPS refused to make progress on critical student-centered proposals. Portland's teachers are now on strike. Teachers are striking so that every Portland student can attend a great school.

How can PSU-AAUP members help? Read on.
 

Join on the picket line or attend a rally: 

From 7:45 AM – 10:30 AM we will be picketing at all schools in the District where bargaining unit members work. You can join us each day we are on strike. If you attend a picket, please sign in with a strike captain so that we can track our support!

Join us tomorrow for our first citywide rally! The theme of this event will be: “Women of Color Leading the Movement for Great Public Schools For All.” We will come together to show our collective strength and the power of our movement.

• • When: 12:00 PM –2:00 PM
  • Where: Roosevelt High School, 6941 N. Central St., Portland, Oregon

Show solidarity by:

• Honking or cheering as you drive/walk/bike past 
• Taking picketers snacks, handwarmers, cards, items to show encouragement 
• Use any graphics on the PAT Resources for Supporters page on your social media accounts, or print some and attach it to your car, bike, or display it anywhere
• Donating to the PAT Solidarity Fund

Families of PPS students can check out this Strike FAQ from parents, for parents. For ongoing updates, sign up for the following: 

• Text SUPPORT to 48744
• Sign our community form for email updates on the strike and bargaining
• Join this Portland Parents Facebook Groupfor updates and to share your updates and photos!
• Follow Portland Association of Teachers on Facebook and Instagram: @PDXTeachers
• Show up to your school’s morning picket line to connect with your local picket captain for site-specific updates