Bargaining
The Bargaining Process
The DDEA Bargaining Team is made up of eight DDEA members and our OEA consultant. These eight members represent all levels (Multnomah Early Childhood Program/MECP, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, and District-level staff), as well as a wide variety of jobs.
Our mission is to represent DDEA members’ needs and achieve the best possible contract for all DDEA members.
DDEA began bargaining a new contract with David Douglas School District in February 2026. Our contract expired on June 30, 2026.
We encourage and welcome member involvement in the bargaining process! Over the fall and winter of the 25-26 school year, we held a series of group Listening Sessions and invited all licensed staff to take a bargaining survey.
Member participation drives our proposal, our bargain, and our success!
Follow our Article Checklist to see what counter proposals we’ve exchanged and where we’ve reached tentative agreements (TAs).
NEW: Bargaining Snapshot (replaces the Forecast; this will continue to be updated as progress is made)
10/14/26 Bargaining Newsletter
9/30/26 Bargaining Newsletter
9/30/26 Bargaining Forecast (prep for 9/30)
9/16/26 Bargaining Newsletter
9/16/26 Bargaining Forecast (prep for 9/16)
6/10/26 Bargaining Newsletter
6/10/26 Bargaining Forecast (prep for 6/10)
5/27/26 Bargaining Newsletter
5/27/26 Bargaining Forecast (prep for 5/27)
5/13/26 Bargaining Newsletter
5/11/26 Bargaining Forecast (prep for 5/13)
4/22/26 Bargaining Newsletter
4/21/26 Bargaining Forecast (prep for 4/22)
4/8/26 Bargaining Newsletter
4/6/26 Bargaining Forecast (prep for 4/8)
3/11/26 Bargaining Newsletter
3/9/26 Bargaining Forecast (prep for 3/11)
2/25/26 Bargaining Newsletter
2/11/26 Bargaining Newsletter
DDEA Bargaining Platform
1/5/26 Bargaining Newsletter
Both teams on 2/11/26
DDEA members listening to the initial proposal on 2/11/6
Our faithful food truck is back! Thank you El Mas Chingon!
DDEA presented more of our proposal on 2/25/26
The DDEA team answered member questions during the break.
DDEA members showed up in support on 2/25/26.
DDEA members listened to more of the proposal on 2/25/26
DDEA members with OEA VP Lindsay Ray on 4/22/26
Green means YES!
