Substitute teachers in Eugene School District 4J are in negotiations for a new contract and have been for nearly a year.
The Eugene Association of Substitute Teachers and 4J started bargaining April 29, 2025 and will have their first mediation session April 13. The substitute teachers union filed for mediation at the last bargaining session, Feb. 11.
Since the union formed in the late 1970s, bargaining sessions have been informal, with small teams meeting in closed sessions. However, this year’s bargaining has been more formal, with larger teams, public access to negotiating sessions and increased member participation…