The average salary for a Portland teacher is $87,000, according to Portland Public Schools, slightly above the area median income for a single person and below the median for a family of four.
Portland Public Schools has offered raises of 4.5 percent for the first year, and 3 percent in subsequent years of the contract.
The strike in Portland may set the tone for other districts in Oregon that are also struggling to finalize new labor agreements.
The union has encouraged parents to make plans for child care while 81 schools in the district are closed.
Portland Public Schools is making meals available for pick up at certain schools.
Persons:
”, Angela Bonilla, Tina Kotek, “, Long
Organizations:
Portland Association of Teachers, Portland Public Schools, Gov, Democrat
Locations:
Portland, Oregon, Salem