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More than a year after White Bird Clinic and its unionized crisis workers began negotiations, they still haven't reached an agreement on a new contract.

Contract negotiations continue between the White Bird Clinic and staff members of the CAHOOTS and HOOTS crisis intervention programs.

On Wednesday, South Eugene High School responded to the second bomb threat in a week with lockdown and evacuation. The next morning, the school activated its care and advocacy team to respond to any distress experienced by students.

Workers with two programs run by the White Bird Clinic are pressing on with unionization efforts.

With Oregon’s schools shut down at least through March, a phone counseling service for young students is making sure its staff remains available.The…