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 2025

This resolution approves a collective bargaining agreement between DCPS and the Washington Teachers’ Union (WTU) for approximately 5,400 teachers. It sets wage increases of 4% for FY2024 (as a bonus), 2% for FY2025, 3% for FY2026, 3% for FY2027, and 4% for FY2028, along with annual increases to benefits like optical, dental, and legal coverage. The agreement directly affects DCPS teachers represented by WTU and aims to address compensation and working conditions. The resolution designates it as an emergency to expedite approval.