# Teachers Union and Montgomery County Schools in Budget Negotiations

> Montgomery County teachers union warns of scare tactics as district faces financial strain.
- Title: Teachers Union and Montgomery County Schools in Budget…
- Summary: Montgomery County teachers union warns of scare tactics as district faces financial strain. Montgomery County teachers union says district's proposed 0% wage…
- Keywords: montgomery county, teachers union, mcps, budget fight, wage increase, health insurance, contract negotiations, news, local, Teachers, Union, Montgomery
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/montgomery-county-teachers-union-budget-fight-BTMNN7VMYREK5OVP4YEULY3TCI
- Author: Talia Richman
- Published: 2026-09-24T18:35:37.283+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: montgomery county, teachers union, mcps, budget fight, wage increase, health insurance, contract negotiations, news, local
## 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
## Key takeaway

Montgomery County teachers union says district's proposed 0% wage increases and health insurance cuts are false, urging tough bargaining over contract.