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Philadelphia Teachers' Union And School District To Resume Negotiations Thursday As Contract Nears Expiration
The district has been losing staff members to suburban schools that offer higher pay and more competitive benefits, Steinberg said.
August 13, 2025
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has already authorized a strike if it cannot reach a new contract with the School District of Philadelphia by Aug. 31 — the date the current contract expires, just a few days into the 2025-26 school year. It would mark the first teachers' strike in Philadelphia in more than 40 years.
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On Wednesday, union leaders held a news conference on where labor talks with the district stand, with the first day of school — Aug. 25 — less than two weeks out.
The union, which represents teachers, nurses and other staff, says it's still waiting on a contract and wants the district to meet its demands. They reiterated plans to go on strike if the district and union can not reach a new deal.
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