93% Of Philadelphia Teachers' Union Members Vote To Approve New Tentative Contract
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- On Wednesday, union members took an informal vote on the tentative agreement between the Philadelphia teachers' union and the school district.
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers President Jerry Jordan announced Wednesday that 93% of union members voted to approve a new tentative contract.
Some of the highlights of the three-year deal include salary increases each of the three years. Plus, members will get a bonus this year and next.
It now moves to a formal vote which will be completed by Sept. 15.
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