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The Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) is a union that represents teachers,
counselors, and other professional educators employed in the Portland Public Schools. We are affiliated with the Oregon
Education Association and the
National Education Association.
The PAT is an advocate for public education and for responsible and
sensible policies and practices in education.
We represent
approximately four thousand PPS employees in collective bargaining and
in the enforcement of the rights and benefits acquired in bargaining.
We also speak for them in administrative, political and legislative
forums.
To gain PAT
membership, you must complete an application form and return it to our
office. Many benefits - including, for example, NEA Liability
Insurance - are available only to members.
There are PAT representatives in every school in Portland. They
will assist you with your membership application. They are also
ready to help you with other problems that may arise in the course of
your professional career in the Portland Public Schools. Get to know
them!
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