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Readers respond: An overly reductive editorial on PCC strike
Readers respond: An overly reductive editorial on PCC strike
Readers respond: An overly reductive editorial on PCC strike

Published on: 04/01/2026

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I am a Portland Community College student writing in response to your recent editorial on the faculty strike (“Editorial: Striking PCC faculty should drop push for back pay and let classes begin,” March 29.)

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2026/04/readers-respond-an-overly-reductive-editorial-on-pcc-strike.html

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