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What's In Philadelphia Teachers Union's Tentative Deal With The School District? Parental Leave, Salary Bump
The agreement also adds five weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents. Members of the union previously had no paid parental leave.

August 27, 2025
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and the school district have reached a tentative agreement for a three-year contract that likely averts a strike and gives staffers salary increases and paid parental leave, according to the teachers union.
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The PFT shared a list of "clarifications" about the tentative agreement on social media Tuesday. According to the post, members received the tentative agreement Tuesday afternoon.
Members still have to vote to ratify the deal.
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