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Silver Falls Education Association files intent to bargain, seeks one-year contract
Summary
The Silver Falls Education Association told the board it filed intent to bargain and prefers a one-year contract to allow time to see state and district budget outcomes before reopening a full contract.
Representatives from the Silver Falls Education Association told the board they submitted intent to bargain for a new contract and that the membership strongly favors a one-year agreement to allow both the district and the union time to assess budgetary conditions. The association said a one-year contract would narrow the focus to a handful of items this year and permit a broader, transparent negotiation next year.
Board members expressed appreciation for the association's cooperative approach and said the strategy may help manage uncertainty tied to the state budget and district transitions in leadership. The board encouraged open negotiation and expects to set bargaining dates in the coming weeks.
