Portland Public Schools teachers to vote on proposed cost-of-living pay raise

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland teachers say rising costs are making it harder to stay afloat, as educators prepare to vote on a proposed cost-of-living increase from Portland Public Schools.

Portland Public Schools teachers to vote on proposed cost-of-living pay raise. PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland teachers say rising costs are making it harder to stay afloat, as educators prepare to vote on a proposed cost-of-living increase from Portland Public Schools. Technically, the cost-of-living increase would be 1% for the rest of this calendar year and would be 2% at the start of the next calendar year. Portland Association of Teachers President Angela Bonilla says many teachers are struggling financially, despite years of experience and advanced degrees. “I've lived here since 2009, and I've been renting the same apartment since 2012. And I have my master's degree. I've been working in this district for over a decade,” Bonilla said. Bonilla argues the district could have planned more carefully for the current financial situation...