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Portland Community College, faculty reach tentative deal after 3-week strike
The agreement comes as the spring term was set to begin, ending the walkout by the Federation of Faculty and Academic Professionals.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:08am by Ben Kaplan
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Portland Community College and the Federation of Faculty and Academic Professionals have reached a tentative agreement, ending a three-week strike by the faculty union that began on March 11. The deal was announced late Monday night, just as the spring term was set to start.
Why it matters
The strike had disrupted the start of the spring term for Portland Community College, one of the largest community college systems in Oregon. The resolution of the labor dispute allows the college to resume normal operations and provide uninterrupted education for its students.
The details
The tentative agreement was reached on the first day the spring term was scheduled to begin, after three weeks of the faculty union strike. Details of the contract have not been released, but the deal is expected to address key issues like pay, benefits, and working conditions that led to the walkout.
- The faculty strike began on March 11, 2026.
- The tentative agreement was reached on March 31, 2026, the first day of the spring term.
The players
Portland Community College
One of the largest community college systems in Oregon, serving over 30,000 students across multiple campuses.
Federation of Faculty and Academic Professionals
The labor union representing faculty and academic professionals at Portland Community College.
What they’re saying
“We are pleased to have reached this tentative agreement and look forward to welcoming our students back to campus for the spring term.”
— Mark Mitsui, President, Portland Community College
“This agreement is a victory for our members and will help ensure the continued high quality of education at Portland Community College.”
— Marcia Hart, President, Federation of Faculty and Academic Professionals
What’s next
The tentative agreement must still be ratified by the union membership and approved by the Portland Community College Board of Directors before it can be finalized.
The takeaway
The resolution of this labor dispute allows Portland Community College to resume normal operations and provide uninterrupted education for its students, while also addressing key concerns of the faculty union around pay, benefits, and working conditions.
