The Springfield Education Association filed an unfair labor practice complaint. It accuses Springfield Public Schools of using mid-year layoffs to disrupt negotiations. The district laid off 27 teachers and reduced two to part-time in January. The union seeks reinstatement for affected employees and financial penalties. Springfield Public Schools stated it cannot comment on ongoing legal matters.
Springfield, Oregon
https://www.klcc.org/education/2026-03-13/springfield-education-association-files-unfair-labor-practice-complaint-over-mid-year-layoffs