Working Conditions and Compensation Agreement between the District of Columbia Public Schools and the Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6 of the American Federation of Teachers Approval Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2024

This bill approves a collective bargaining agreement between the District of Columbia Public Schools and the Washington Teachers' Union for approximately 5,400 teachers. The agreement establishes a series of wage increases and bonuses over five years, starting with a 4% bonus for the current fiscal year followed by annual raises ranging from 2% to 4% through 2028. Additionally, the deal increases monthly contributions toward optical, dental, and legal benefits for teachers and their families, with amounts rising each year until 2028. The resolution uses an emergency declaration to allow the Council to approve these terms immediately without waiting for the standard legislative timeline.