"It is a victory because we see the attacks on public education from the state, and even with the little bit of money, we were still able to maintain something that we did not think was possible. We did it through our collective action," said Karla Hernandez-Mats, president of the union.
"This contract reflects our collective strength and dedication to advocating for the best interests of our educators, students, and community," said Hernandez-Mats.
The pay raise comes after nine sessions of bargaining - and months later than usual. This is indicative of the challenging environment for unions, especially under recent state laws.
The district agreed to pay $179 million in total to charter schools in two payments, amidst the backdrop of contract negotiations with public school teachers.
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