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Meredith Farkas @librarianmer.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

We won!!!! Our strike won!!! This tentative agreement is a sea change from all the offers we received prior to yesterday. I'm exhausted (since the tentative agreement came past my bedtime and then I was way too excited to sleep), but so happy to be going back to work today. I wonder if it had...

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PCCFFAP @pccffap.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Our bargaining team is completely stunned by the lack of urgency of the PCC management team. We just learned they will not send us a response to our proposal until after the board meets at 5pm. The board has not met in over a week. Spring term hangs in the balance. WTF is going on.

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Megan Savage @meganloverdesavage.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

My institution, Portland Community College, is in week 3 of a strike after 11 months of bargaining. My colleague friend wrote this powerful essay depicting the financial precarity of our faculty, which is of course a national trend. charlottedr.substack.com/p/behind-the... @pccffap.bsky.social

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Behind the Picket Line

For instructors on strike, financial precarity is nothing new

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Meredith Farkas @librarianmer.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Apparently PCC Board member Greg McKelvey supports strikes when they financially benefit him, but not when he doesn't personally profit from the results. Right, Greg, it IS about R.E.S.P.E.C.T. www.reddit.com/r/PCC/commen... @pccffap.bsky.social

Image of a black man wearing a red shirt and blue shorts and sweater with a baseball cap on, holding a picket sign that says On Strike. His caption "I never thought I would see the day when I would be doing this. In the BGSD we have some amazing teachers and I see their positive influence on our students every day. For me personally it is about R.E.S.P.E.C.T. and being valued as a teacher."

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Michelle DuBarry @dubarrypie.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Not going to link but the Oregonian Ed Board coming out against restorative pay for striking PCC workers is class solidarity for bosses. Students understand this, which is why they are unequivocally on the side of teachers and staff #PCCStrike

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Michelle DuBarry @dubarrypie.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

One reason the PCC unions are winning the public relations war is that we don't have professional public relations people doing all of our comms. It's just teachers, staff, and students talking about how they are trying to go to school and afford groceries.

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Michelle DuBarry @dubarrypie.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Important to note that PCC refuses to offer restorative pay for striking workers but they also want us to catch up on all the work we missed, including submitting grades.

insidehighered.com

Portland Community College Reels Amid Massive Strike

The college’s classified and faculty unions went on strike over a week ago. Portland has now closed its four campuses, and most classes have come to a halt.

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Michelle DuBarry @dubarrypie.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Please read this op-ed co-authored by @pccffap.bsky.social union president Ben Cushing As with most strikes, this is about more than money. PCC workers are revolting against austerity, administrative bloat, and cuts that harm students. Day 13 and we are holding the line #PCCStrike

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PCCFFAP @pccffap.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

"Our bargaining teams came to the table in May 2025 expecting to make compromises in a challenging economic climate—that’s what bargaining is all about. But the administration appears to be prioritizing layers of management, extravagant benefits for the president and parking millions in reserves..."

oregonlive.com

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Meredith Farkas @librarianmer.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

I took the Zoom transcript from last night's Portland Community College Board meeting and cleaned it up so people could easily read the testimony. All were 🔥, but my faves were from student Rachel Thomas (which made me 😭) & @pccffap.bsky.social President Ben Cushing. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Testimony from the 3/20 PCC Board Meeting

Testimony from the 3/20 PCC Board Meeting Testimony from the 3/20 PCC Board Meeting 1 Testimony from Students 2 Rachel Thomas, Student 2 Ryan Bonn, PCC Student 3 Shawnta Creech, PCC Student 3 Alena Sl...

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PCCFFAP @pccffap.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

“Right now, the people who teach us are outside, not because they want conflict, but because they want to feel valued for the work they do every day” PCC Cascade student Rachel Thomas

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Tensions rise at Portland Community College board meeting as strike continues

Pressure is building on PCC leaders to come to an agreement on livable wages for faculty and staff.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

PCC Board of Directors: I'm asking you to do the right thing and step in and repair the damage that Dr. Benning's administration has done to labor relations at the college. @pccffap.bsky.social and PCCFCE make this institution run and deserve contracts that have a COLA that meets the moment ✊🎓👷‍♀️

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

I stand in firm solidarity with PCC’s Federation of Faculty and Academic Professionals (@pccffap.bsky.social) and Federation of Classified Employees (PCCFCE) members.

Councilor Avalos rallying workers at Portland Community College's SE campus.

A PCC worker hypes up the crowd at PCC SE.

Councilor Avalos hugs a PCC union member while holding a sign that reads Fair Contract Now!

Councilor Avalos joins PCC educators for a group photo. All are wearing bunny ears.

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PCCFFAP @pccffap.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Yesterday, the PCC administration asked us to arrive at 8am and promised to have a proposal in our hands by 8:30. We did not reveive a proposal until nearly 11am. Mediation is a lot of sitting around, but it's not unproductive. SO much happens when nothing is happening at the table.

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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamfororegon.com · 13/03/2026

Today, I joined the picket line of striking faculty, academic professionals, and classified employees at Portland Community College. I proudly support these committed workers who make PCC such a vibrant learning community and urge PCC to settle a fair contract soon. #solidarity @pccffap.bsky.social

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Michelle DuBarry @dubarrypie.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

I'm actually shocked that our local Fox affiliate ran this story in which students place the blame for the strike/disruption squarely (and correctly) on PCC administration 💙💙

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PCC strike continues as students express serious concern

As the strike by unionized PCC employees approaches a new week, students say there are more questions than answers.

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Meredith Farkas @librarianmer.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

As someone with disabilities who just had skin cancer surgery earlier in the week, picketing during the first three days of this strike has been beyond exhausting... and I wouldn't have missed it for a second! I love my @PCCFFAP and PCCFCE union siblings so much. Solidarity is everything!

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Michelle DuBarry @dubarrypie.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Shout out to @senkhanhpham.bsky.social and @councilorgreen.bsky.social for supporting PCC workers on the picket lines this morning. We're holding it down on Day 3! #PCCstrike #WeFixPCC

OR Senator Khanh Pham stands with striking PCC union members on a picket line. Picket signs read "On Strike for Fair Pay"

Portland City Councilor Mitch Green stands with PCC workers on a picket line. Picket signs read "PCC deserves Petter" "Dude where's our COLA" and "Fair Contract NOW!"

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PCCFFAP @pccffap.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

PCC Admin fought hard against open bargaining. They wanted all mediation to be confidential. They didn't want to be interviewed on camera for this piece. Corporate-style comms and glossy PR is not leadership.

kgw.com

Portland Community College faculty and staff going on strike Wednesday morning

Unionized faculty and classified staff are all set to strike Wednesday after negotiations with PCC administrators failed to yield agreements.

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Michelle DuBarry @dubarrypie.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

I've worked at PCC for 17 years, served in union leadership for 10 of those, and this is my fourth time serving on my union (@pccffap.bsky.social) 's bargaining team. I love PCC and I love my colleagues, and I want to share a little bit about why we are preparing to go on strike next week.

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Michelle DuBarry @dubarrypie.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Thanks @wweek.com and @joannah11.bsky.social for covering my union's potentially history-making strike. We do not wish to be a test case for SB 916, but it's nice to know that our members will have access to unemployment benefits if this drags on a few weeks

wweek.com

Impending Strikes at PCC Might Be the Testing Ground for a Controversial Piece of Legislation

If the strikes drag on, PCC could be a case study for whether unemployment benefits strengthen the determination of employees to hold out for a better deal.

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Willamette Week @wweek.com · 04/03/2026

If the strikes drag on, PCC could be a case study for whether unemployment benefits strengthen the determination of employees to hold out for a better deal.

wweek.com

Impending Strikes at PCC Might Be the Testing Ground for a Controversial Piece of Legislation

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Portland Jobs with Justice @jwjpdx.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

💥📢Stand with Strike-ready PCC workers this Saturday! 🪧And sign up for a picket shift! Bring your friends and family! forms.gle/BPb1GNbRFqW9...

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PCCFFAP @pccffap.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Portland! We hope you will join us this weekend to rally and march for PCC workers fighting for fair wages and benefits. ✊💙

Blue flyer with image of a raised fist and logos for PCCFFAP and PCCFCE.
Strike Ready! Rally & March. Saturday March 7th.
11:30a.m Sign Making at PCC Climb Center (Optional)
1-1:30pm Rally at Terry Schrunk Plaza
1:30pm march across Hawthorne Bridge (.8 miles)
Wear your union blue. Bring Family and Friends

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Michelle DuBarry @dubarrypie.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Portlanders, did you know that both unions at PCC have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike? If you love PCC and want to protect it please join us this Saturday for a public rally and march. @pccffap.bsky.social

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Michelle DuBarry @dubarrypie.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

“All seven potential strikes, if employers continue to refuse to avert them, would occur in either March or April, in what would be one of the largest education union "strikewaves" in U.S. history 🔥🔥🔥

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PCCFFAP @pccffap.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

In a historic action, both federations at PCC have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike! This does not mean a strike begins now, but that our unions are organized and ready to fight for a fair contract. #solidarityforever #wefixpcc

Graphic which says 94% of FCE voted YES with 90% members voting, and 94% of FFAP voted YES with 85% members voting.

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PCCFFAP @pccffap.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

ICYMI there were some fireworks at the PCC Board Meeting last night. The testimony from students and workers was so powerful. We presented a strike pledge signed by 783 of our members. A faculty member announced a recall petition for Board Chair Tiffani Penson.

CC Organizing Officer David Shultis testifies in front of a packed audience at the PCC Board of Directors Meeting. FFAP members stand beside him holding a large banner with the heading “Strike Pledge” and smaller print with the 783 names of people who have signed in support.

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PCCFFAP @pccffap.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Today we are launching our 1st ever strike authorization vote 🔥✊ This morning the PCC President announced 2 layoffs of exec/management level staff in her office. Each will receive 6 months severance. Makes you wonder if they moved up the timeline to influence strike vote. Are they panicking? 🤔

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PCCFFAP @pccffap.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Today union leaders from 5 OR community college locals met to coordinate possible strikes in the near future. Solidarity with LCC Educators Association, PSU Faculty Association, PCC Federation of Classified Employees, Classified Association of COCC, staff from OEA and AFT OR & our PCCFFAP leadership

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PCCFFAP @pccffap.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

🧵 about ADMINISTRATIVE BLOAT 👎 The number of managers at PCC has increased by 29% since 2019. During this time, morale has tanked. Our 2024 member survey showed that 9% of FFAP members trust administrators to make decisions that are in the best interest of students. 1/

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PCCFFAP @pccffap.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Since 2019, enrollment has declined by 19% but management FTE has increased 29% Last year, 43% of new hires at PCC were managers, administrators, or confidential employees. Cutting programs = fewer students/less revenue. This headline should be "PCC has a spending problem"

oregonlive.com

Portland Community College cuts programs to fight budget deficit

The program reductions stem from increasing costs, insufficient state funding and declining enrollment.

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Union Jobs @unionjobs.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

The PCCFFAP (Portland Community College Federation of Faculty and Academic Professionals) seeks a Lead Organizer, Solidarity and Political Action to be based in Portland, OR. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @pccffap.bsky.social @aft.org

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PCCFFAP @pccffap.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

The difference between how PCC presents contract language on layoffs (left) and what the contract actually says (right - our additions in red). We'll be filing a group grievance on behalf of our colleagues who received layoff/reduction notices.

Powerpoint slide with the heading: Definition of Reduction in Force (RIF) Article 24.1
Layoff due to
-Loss of funding
-Program Discontinuance
-Financial Shortage

Does not apply to part-time faculty or temproary staff (article 24.1.1)

Powerpoint slide with the heading: Definition of Reduction in Force (RIF) Article 24.1
Layoff due to
-Loss of funding of a special contract program or of a 1900 fund program
-Program Discontinuance due to enrollment decline in a program or for other non-financial reasons
-A Board-declared college-wide Financial Shortage

Does not apply to part-time faculty or temproary staff (article 24.1.1)

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Meredith Farkas @librarianmer.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

I ran another recent email from our President about "reaffirming our values" through multiple AI detectors & all found it 100% AI-generated. What does that say about our college administration's values? Our student gov is asking for a plan to protect undocumented students and this is the response?

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PCCFFAP @pccffap.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

The PCC President has an army of communications professionals at her disposal, including an Internal Communications Manager. This morning, after three days of radio silence about the federal funding freeze, she sent a message that was likely generated by AI.

Screen Grab from Quillbot AI detector shows a message from the PCC President and the determination that 100% of the text was likely generated by AI

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Hollie Oakes-Miller (she/they) @geohols.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Just another day at PCC where students, staff, and faculty are left in the dark about things that affect them. Chop chop! #ChopFromTheTop

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PCCFFAP @pccffap.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

WHY hasn't PCC communicated a single word to faculty and staff about the federal funding freeze? They hired an INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER in 2023. Pure administrative bloat! Time to #ChopFromTheTop

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PCCFFAP @pccffap.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Portland Community College directed its nursing faculty to cross the picket line of the largest healthcare strike in Oregon history. Read the very spicy reply from our union lawyer. (TL;DR: You idiots. This is illegal. Knock it off) #ProvStrike2025

drive.google.com

20250109 Ltr to PCC.pdf

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