Overview
- Negotiators meet in mediation today, and the union plans a strike-authorization vote Oct. 23, 24 and 27 if no deal emerges.
- Educators are seeking enforceable limits on class sizes and special-education caseloads, plus added supports for ELL and special education.
- The pay proposal from the union includes raises of about 7% in 2025–26 and 6% in 2026–27 for teachers, and roughly 12% then 10% for education support professionals.
- Minneapolis Public Schools says its offer aligns with many union priorities, including a significant investment to reduce class sizes, while warning of tight finances and a reported $75 million budget gap.
- Talks began in April with nine public bargaining sessions and six mediation meetings to date, and any strike would require at least 10 days’ notice after authorization.