The Arlington school board approved labor contracts with its teachers union Thursday as collective bargaining efforts spread across districts in Virginia.
labor contracts with its teachers union Thursday evening, its first agreements reached in nearly 50 yearsbased on experience, allow staff to take leave in one-hour increments and add four days of bereavement leave. The contracts also add union representation in decisions about changing benefits — something that educators voiced concern about late last year.
“Today marks a significant milestone for Arlington Public Schools,” Superintendent Francisco Durán said Thursday. “These agreements reflect our commitment to supporting our dedicated staff. By listening to their voices and working collaboratively, we are setting a precedent for excellence and equity in education.”local government agencies to enter into collective bargaining agreements with unions for the first time since 1977.
Around Northern Virginia, other school districts are at varying phases in the process of building collective bargaining agreements. Earlier this month, employees with
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