Port Angeles Teachers and School District Continue Contract Negotiations Ahead of Potential Strike Vote

Bargaining teams from the Port Angeles School District and the Port Angeles Education Association (PAEA) met on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with a union general meeting scheduled for Friday, August 28, where members could vote on a tentative contract or to strike. Key sticking points in negotiations include teacher and student safety, increased pay to match other districts, and addressing challenges related to student behavior and emotional needs.