The Labor Notes Troublemakers School is coming back to Portland! PAT is co-sponsoring this event 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Saturday, May 6th at McDaniel High School. This is FREE for PAT members! Come learn from other labor activists and members about organizing, representation, direct action, and contract campaigns. PAT will be heavily featured and we look forward to our members coming to learn and teach. Register today.
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Read MorePresident’s Message: The Revolution will not be Televised
April 21, 2023
Educators, The winds of change are blowing. Can you feel it? Our union siblings in Woodburn, WEA, have lost 96 teachers since May 2021. They are also fighting for smaller class sizes and caseloads, in addition to increased pay and declared an impasse on March...
Read moreKnow Your Contract: Contract Exceptions - Due May 12!
April 21, 2023
PAT has a process for contract exceptions to allow professional educators at a worksite to apply for an exception to the terms and conditions of the Contract (Article 1.9). Contract exceptions are due Friday, May 12th, 2023 and must be approved by the PAT Advocacy Committee...
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