School district leaders push Oregon lawmakers to drop bill that would give striking teachers unemployment benefits

Oregon bill offering unemployment benefits to striking workers could 'destabilize' school services, superintendents warn

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A bill advanced in the Oregon House earlier this week that could allow eligible employees who are on strike to receive unemployment benefits -- raising concerns among superintendents of Oregon's largest school districts. Senate Bill 916 A passed out of the House Committee on Labor and Workplace Standards on Wednesday after passing the Senate in a 16-12 vote. The bill would repeal a law that denies unemployment insurance b…

School district leaders push Oregon lawmakers to drop bill that would give striking teachers unemployment benefits

School district leaders argue the bill presents too much financial strain when they're already on rocky footing.

Oregon School Leaders Push Back on Bill to Pay Striking Teachers: ‘Or We Could Pay Teachers a Decent Salary'

Being a teacher isn’t easy. From handling unruly kids and dealing with difficult parents to facing low pay, it’s no surprise that some teachers turn to striking to fight for better working conditions. But the moment a teacher joins a strike, they stop getting paid. That makes negotiations between unions and school districts feel very one-sided. Because of this imbalance, many Oregon teachers are pushing for Senate Bill 916 to pass. The bill woul…