Portland Community College reached a tentative agreement with its 700 classified employees, ending a 16-day strike, while faculty remain on strike and negotiations continue. The classified employees secured a 5% cost-of-living adjustment for the 2026–27 academic year, plus a $1,350 lump-sum payment after contract ratification. The strike began March 11 for both groups; classes moved online. The college said it could shift the start of the spring term to April 6 if the faculty strike continues past March 30, and it warned student financial aid disbursements would be delayed. The situation keeps pressure on students and institutional operations, while bargaining focuses on strike-time pay and continued workforce protections.