The union representing Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) teachers voted to ratify its contract with the district last week, meaning the union’s 35,000 members will get a 21 percent bump in pay over the next two years.
United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA) announced that 94 percent of their members voted to ratify the tentative agreement on May 5.
The deal was initially reached on April 18 after ten months of negotiation.
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said on April 18 the agreement aligns with his strategic plan for the district and addresses “years of pay inequity and inflation.”
“This agreement with UTLA is a necessary step not only to make Los Angeles Unified the district of choice for families but also the district of choice for teachers and employees,” Carvalho said in an April 18 statement. “I am grateful that we reached an agreement with UTLA in a manner that reflects the dedicated work of our employees, provides a better academic experience for our students and raises the standards of compensation in Los Angeles and across the country.”…