""This strike was about dignity, fairness, and the basic right of workers to afford to live in the community where they work," said Jeff Grider, president of the Portland Community College Federation of Classified Employees."
"As part of the tentative agreement, classified employees will receive a 5 percent cost of living adjustment during the 2026-27 academic year and will be eligible for a $1,350 lump-sum payment after the contract is ratified."
"The union also won improved health benefits and worker protections, according to Oregon Live."
"If the faculty strike continues past Monday, March 30, the college has said it will push the start of the spring term to Monday, April 6."
Portland Community College's classified employees reached a tentative agreement after a 16-day strike. The agreement includes a 5 percent cost of living adjustment for the 2026-27 academic year and a $1,350 lump-sum payment upon contract ratification. Improved health benefits and worker protections were also secured. The faculty union remains on strike, negotiating over strike-time pay, and if the strike continues past March 30, the start of the spring term will be delayed to April 6, affecting student financial aid disbursements.
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