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Teachers’ Union Tentative Agreement Draws Praise; Community Urges Protection of Student‑Facing Jobs
Summary
Board members and union leaders announced a tentative labor agreement after lengthy negotiations. Community speakers and union representatives praised the deal and urged the board to avoid cuts that would affect counselors, librarians, and other student-facing positions amid budget pressures.
Board members, union leaders and community members on Dec. 11 described a tentative agreement reached this week between the district and bargaining teams after protracted negotiations.
At public comment, OGA organizer Brena Joel thanked the board and community for supporting the educators’ bargaining efforts and celebrating what she called a “tentative agreement” reached at mediation. "This tentative agreement is a reflection of what happens when educators organize, stand…
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