"The new contract covers July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, and was ratified by 99% of voting union members on March 23. The agreement includes a 3% retroactive raise for this school year, a 4% increase for next school year, and a one-time bonus of $600 to $1,000."
"BCCE President Frank Hernandez stated, 'We definitely made our contract a lot stronger, and we helped a little bit with the cost of living in the Bay Area.' He emphasized that salary increases and robust health benefits will aid in recruiting and retaining workers in BUSD."
"The new agreement raises the district's health-benefit cap to cover 100% of the Kaiser rate starting in 2027, meaning that most employees and their families will receive full benefits."
The Berkeley school board ratified a three-year contract for non-certified classified employees, covering July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028. The contract includes a 3% retroactive raise, a 4% increase for the next school year, and a one-time bonus of $600 to $1,000. Health benefits will cover 100% of the Kaiser rate starting in 2027. The agreement aims to strengthen recruitment and retention of workers in the district, addressing cost of living challenges in the Bay Area.
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