The Brief
- The Milwaukee Public Schools board approved a 1.5% raise in July and 1.13% in January for MTEA employees.
- The increases total a 2.63% base wage boost by January 2027 following bargaining and mediation.
- District leaders say the plan balances employee pay increases with maintaining a stable budget.
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Public Schools employees represented by the Milwaukee Teachers Education Association (MTEA) will see a 2.63% base wage increase by early 2027 after board approval Tuesday, April 28.
What we know:
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved a 1.5% wage increase beginning in July 2026, followed by an additional 1.13% increase in January 2027.
District officials said the increases come after multiple bargaining sessions with the MTEA, including mediation through the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission. A mediator declared an impasse Monday.…