DC teachers reach labor deal after months of negotiations

The Washington Teachers’ Union reached a tentative deal with the District of Columbia Public Schools on Monday night after a year of talks. The deal would secure pay raises, better working conditions, and other benefits for the union’s 5,000 public school staff.

The teachers advocating the deal have worked under an expired contract for the past year, dedicating themselves to improving their jobs. Union members still need to vote on the deal before it is sent to the Council of the District of Columbia for final approval in the coming weeks.