July 1, 2025 – Bargaining Update
Bargaining Status: Tentative Agreement Reached! After months of dedicated bargaining, we’re excited to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with PGCPS! Highlights of the Tentative Agreement Article 6 | Asynchronous Professional Development Days: 6.1 AArticle 8 | Non-Teaching Duties: I and JArticle 15 | Classroom Management and Discipline: (New) H and IArticle 21 […]
June 24, 2025 – Bargaining Update
Bargaining Status: Proposals and Responses Yes, PGCEA is still in negotiations and progress is being made. Our next session is Tuesday, July 1 and our hope is to finalize an agreement to share with members as timely thereafter as possible. While we do have some outstanding items, at our last session on June 24, we […]
June 17, 2025 – Bargaining Update
Bargaining Status: Proposals and Responses On Tuesday, PGCPS presented these proposals, which you can review for details. Progress was made last session including on compensation. We hope to continue this momentum with exchange of counterproposals next Tuesday, June 24 at 5PM, so be sure to tune in and show your support! In solidarity, Your Bargaining Team Next Session Details Get […]
June 10, 2025 – Bargaining Update
Bargaining Status: Proposals and Responses On Tuesday, PGCPS presented these proposals, which you can review for details. We plan to present counterproposals next Tuesday, June 17 at 5PM, so be sure to tune in and show your support! In solidarity, Your Bargaining Team Next Session Details Get Involved! Share a picture of your watch party! Resources
June 3, 2025 – Bargaining Update
Bargaining Status: Proposals and Responses On Tuesday, we submitted the following proposals to PGCPS, and Justin Robinson presented the COLA Rationale. Please review the updated proposals and be sure to bring any questions or feedback to the Debrief Call after our next Bargaining Session on June 10! In solidarity, Your Bargaining Team Next Session Details […]
May 27, 2025 – Bargaining Update
Bargaining Status: Proposals and Responses On Tuesday, PGCPS presented a package of counterproposals, which you can view below: Please show your support by joining our next session on June 3 where we plan to present our counterproposals to PGCPS. In solidarity, Your Bargaining Team Next Session Details Get Involved! Resources
May 20, 2025 – Bargaining Update
Bargaining Status: Proposals and Responses Stand Strong, Stay United! Educators, we’re making progress slowly, but we’re still facing resistance to fair compensation, emoluments, and respect for your time and expertise. Justin Robinson presented on the high fund balance and how PGCPS is paying educators less than most surrounding counties. The district continues to expect unpaid […]
May 13, 2025 – Bargaining Update
Bargaining Status: Proposals and Responses Thank you to everyone who came out to the Teacher Un-Appreciation Rally last week! It’s crucial that we continue raising our voices and making our schools’ needs known. On Tuesday we continued to go through PGCPS’s counterproposals, but progress is still stifled. We need all the support we can get […]
May 6, 2025 – Bargaining Update
Bargaining Status: Proposals and Responses We need your attention and support now more than ever. Despite our persistent efforts and lengthy discussions with PGCPS on Tuesday, many of our proposals were outright rejected. This lack of progress is unacceptable, and we must act swiftly to secure the contract we deserve. PGCPS will continue reviewing their […]
April 29, 2025 – Bargaining Update
Bargaining Status: Proposals and Responses This Tuesday, we went over the following proposals, but PGCPS did not provide any additional counterproposals. You can view our notes in each document: Join us in our “Spring Into Action” campaign to push for fair and meaningful increases. Your participation is crucial in making a difference. Thank you for […]
