Portland Community College
Federation of Faculty &
Academic ProfessionalsAFT Local 2277 · AFL-CIO

AFT Local 2277 · AFL-CIO

PCC Workers Organizing for Change

Portland Community College Federation of Faculty and Academic Professionals is Local 2277 of the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO. We represent both full time and part-time faculty as well as academic professionals at PCC.

Report a Workplace Concern

Something not right at work? Let the Federation know.

Become a Member

Vote on contracts and help set union policy.

Strike Fund

Support members at risk during a strike.

Strike 2026

We made history.

PCC faculty and academic professionals held the line together, and won a fair contract.

PCCFFAP members on the picket line during the 2026 strike

Voices from the line

Three mini-documentaries by Bea Yeh of Luminous Together, filmed with PCC workers on the picket line.

Strike documentary

What is a Fair & Equal Workplace at PCC?

Strike documentary

People United Will Never Be Divided: PCC Union Strong

Strike documentary

Messages from the Line

“I was honored to join the PCC Community on the line to support the strike by crafting these mini-docs centering the voices, stories, and heart of the amazing PCC educational community. Thank you for your courage, your leadership, and your dedication! You made history! UNION STRONG!”

Bea Yeh (she/they) · Luminous Together

Local 2277American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO

Who we are

Our Mission

The Portland Community College Federation of Faculty and Academic Professionals (PCCFFAP) advocates for excellence in education by improving the quality of life of our members through improving economic status, healthcare, working conditions, and security. We promote these ideals for our members, our students, and our community through political activism, collective bargaining, and member and community engagement

Bargaining

Fair wages, healthcare and security in every contract.

Political Action

Electing champions for public education.

Community

Member and community engagement.

Get involved

Upcoming Events

Oct

Wed

Political and Legislative Action Committee Meeting

2:30pm

– 4:00pm

Zoom

The Political and Legislative Action Committee (PLAC) vets and endorses candidates for elected office, legislative bills, and ballot measures. The committee also supports endorsed candidates during their campaign and mobilizes members to vote.

Details

Oct

Thu

CAT Team (Contract Action Team) Meeting

4:00pm

– 5:00pm

zoom

CAT leaders are a dedicated group of faculty and APs who work to keep everyone informed, connected, and involved in the bargaining process. Any FFAP member is welcome. Email federation@pccffap for zoom link

Details

Oct

Fri

Finance Committee Meeting

10:00am

– 11:00am

This committee reviews monthly financial statements, helps to build the annual budget, reviews the annual audit-accounting review, and develops financial policies and processes. Contact Alex Jordan, Treasurer, at alex.jordan@pccffap.org for the meeting link.

Details

Nov

Mon

Organizing Committee Meeting

12:00pm

– 1:30pm

zoom

This committee is where we plan campaigns, events, collective actions, and membership drives, including our current contract campaign. Org Comm meets monthly via Zoom. Contact the Organizing Officer Ralf Youtz at ralf.youtz@pccffap.org for a calendar invite and zoom link.

Details

From the Federation