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- 1Oregon universities and classified workers narrowly avoid strike●Oregon’s public universities, classified workers narrowly avoid strike
Oregon's public universities and their classified workers have reached an agreement at the last minute, avoiding a strike that had been threatened. Classified staff — including support and administrative employees across the state's university system — had been negotiating over pay and working conditions. The deal averts significant disruption to campus operations, and the close call is drawing attention to ongoing labor tensions in higher education.
- 2Oregon universities reach tentative deal with classified staff, averting strike●Oregon universities reach tentative agreement with classified workers, averting strike
Oregon's public universities have reached a tentative agreement with their classified workers, averting a planned strike. Classified staff, who handle administrative and support roles across the state's university system, had been negotiating over working conditions and pay. The deal means campuses avoid significant disruption to operations. Further details of the agreement, including wage terms and ratification timelines, have not yet been outlined in early reporting.