Since November 1, Portland educators have been on strike, with public schools closing for the rest of the week as mediation drags on and teachers continue to picket. The Portland Association of Teachers is vying for smaller class sizes and raises that reflect the rising cost of living in Portland; the teachers’ union and the district have been in contract negotiations for around 10 months. Across the city, many Portland restaurants, coffee shops, and bars have been showing their solidarity with Portland teachers, offering free meals, “buy a teacher a beer” programs, and fundraisers. Below, find a list of Portland spots supporting the district’s first-ever teachers strike. Know of
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