MIAMI – The United Teachers of Dade reached a tentative agreement with Miami-Dade County Public Schools after months of negotiations.
This agreement will now be presented to UTD bargaining unit members for ratification, according to a news release Saturday.
The contract includes new health care packages, raises for teachers of 4.5% and other contractual improvements.
The agreement comes amid ongoing challenges related to state funding and resource allocation.
A news release noted “this achievement as a testament to the power of working people, committed to maintaining the district’s status as an A-rated educational system.”
“Together, we have proven that our collective voice as unionists can create meaningful change,” UTD President Karla Hernandez-Mats said. “This agreement is not just a win for our faculty and staff, but a testament to the dignity and respect we all deserve. When we stand united, we empower ourselves and strengthen the future of our student’s success.”