From The Banner · Talia Richman · · 1m
Teachers Union and Montgomery County Schools in Budget Negotiations
Montgomery County teachers union warns of scare tactics as district faces financial strain.
In brief
Montgomery County teachers union warns of scare tactics as district faces financial strain. Montgomery County teachers union says district's proposed 0% wage increases and health insurance cuts are false, urging tough bargaining over contract. Originally reported by The Banner.
Bargaining session looming
Teachers union for Maryland’s largest school district warns of scare tactics ahead of Thursday night negotiations.
“This is an unacceptable scare tactic”
District denies health insurance cuts
District claims health insurance will not be taken away and 0% wage increases for three years are false proposals.
“We are not threatening reductions in force”
Financial strain deepens
Montgomery County schools face declining enrollment and high inflation amid budget cuts of 415 staff positions.
“The district’s cuts came after the County Council adopted its own $7.9 billion operating budget”
County council proposes smaller raises
County council president proposed 2% general wage adjustment instead of anticipated 2.5% to 3% raises for teachers.
“Fani-González wanted employees to receive a 2% general wage adjustment”
Teachers receive 3.25% raise
Educators got 3.25% cost-of-living raise with step increases effective July 1, 2026.
“Taylor honored the district’s agreement with the teachers union”
Current contract ends June 30, 2027
The current MCEA contract runs through June 30, 2027, prompting urgent negotiations.
“The current MCEA contract runs through June 30, 2027”
The key point
Montgomery County teachers union says district's proposed 0% wage increases and health insurance cuts are false, urging tough bargaining over contract.
