June 05, 2023

External Organizing-Hot Labor Summer

SJCO meets monthly with our PPS partner union leadership to build relationships and learn how we can support mutual goals. We compare bargaining notes and action strategies. When we organize together, we win together! We are collaborating to host a PPS School Board Candidate Forum on April 30th, at 2:30 at the PAT office. Check with your building rep for more information!

Hot Labor Summer! Wear your blue and join your fellow union siblings at one of these fun summer events:

June 10-Teach Truth Day of Action
June 16-17 & 19- Juneteenth Week of Service with Don’t Shoot PDX
June 20- The Workers’ Ride, Pedalpalooza

More details and events to come as the summer heats up. Check back at Hot Labor Summer page for more soon.

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President’s Message: Ending the Year Strong!

June 05, 2023

Hello educators! Only 2 more Tuesdays until the end of the year. You all got this! I have been reflecting about our work as a union as I approach the end of my first year as your PAT President. This year, together, PAT and...

BUILDING AND CLASSROOM MOVES - ARTICLE 19

June 05, 2023

BUILDING AND CLASSROOM MOVES - ARTICLE 19 OF OUR CONTRACT The PAT Advocacy Committee reminds you that Article 19 provides compensation for packing and unpacking if your move is due to a District reconfiguration or change. Within your building, you are entitled to payment...