The Advocate, April 6th, 2022
President's Message: PPS Budget: Let's Lay the Groundwork for a Better Year
April 06, 2022
With spring, comes a reminder of new beginnings and possibilities. As we approach the end of this school year, now is the time to lay the groundwork for next school year, and for the change we need to make sure it is a better...
Read MoreNominations & Elections: Run For Interim seats on the PAT Executive Board
April 06, 2022
The PAT Nominations & Elections (N&E) Committee announces that there will be an interim election for two PAT Executive Board Director positions on Wednesday, May 11th, 2022 (terms of July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023). Nominations for these positions will open at the April RA...
Read MoreAspiring Educators of Color Scholarship: Applications Due April 19th
April 06, 2022
Recruiting, supporting, and retaining educators of color is crucial, for our students and for our profession. We are excited to award two scholarships to Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) seeking a rewarding future career in education. One $6,000 scholarship will be awarded to a Portland...
Read MoreIt's Time for PAT Rep Elections
April 06, 2022
It is time to elect your site’s PAT Building Representatives for next school year! Each site is entitled to one Representative for every nine members. What do Building Reps do? Our union works because Reps do a lot! That’s why it is important to...
Read MoreSocial Justice and Community Outreach Committee Update
April 06, 2022
The Social Justice Community Outreach Committee (SJCO) has a number of upcoming meetings and planning opportunities for our members. If you’ve ever been curious about what we do, we hope you’ll pop in before the year is over to check us out! It’s a...
Read MorePAT PAC Endorsements for May Primary
April 06, 2022
The PAT PAC is proud to announce our endorsement of the following candidates. Learn more about the candidates on our website. Portland City Council Position 2: AJ McCreary Position 3: Jo Ann Hardesty Multnomah CountyChair: Jessica Vega Pederson District 2: Susheela Jayapal Metro Council President: Lynn Peterson Oregon House of...
Read MoreStarbucks Workers Solidarity Caravan and Sip-in: Sat. April 16, 2:00-4:00 PM
April 06, 2022
Starbucks workers around the country, and at nine stores in Portland, have been organizing to unionize. Let's show them some love & encouragement ! Gather Saturday, April 16, at 2:00 PM at the Westmoreland store (7001 SE Milwaukie) for a rally and sip-in. Car...
Read MoreUpcoming Events
April 06, 2022
Upcoming Events April 6th, 4:30-6:30 PM: PAT Rep Assembly PAT Committee Meetings- Join the committee mailing list to receive a Zoom Link. April 13th, 4:30-6:30 PM: IPD Committee Meeting April 20th, 4:30-6:30 PM: Legislative Committee Meeting April 20th, 4:30-6:30 PM: Racial Equity Committee Meeting April 27th,...
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