Portland Community College’s two largest unions—representing both faculty and classified staff—are sustaining a mass strike that has effectively halted instruction across its four-campus system. Students have been locked out since March 11, with college leaders weighing whether to delay the spring term. The strike stems from stalled contract negotiations and the unions’ demand for “adequate raises,” with an estimated 85% of eligible employees participating. The work stoppage has also delayed final grades and could push back financial-aid disbursements. The disruption highlights the growing operational fragility of public institutions when contract talks and staffing pressures collide, leaving students to absorb delays even after the semester ended.