Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City teachers’ union announced a tentative five-plus-year deal that calls for annual raises of between 3% to 3.5%, recurring retention bonuses, and the creation of a virtual learning program.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City teachers’ union on Tuesday announced a tentative five-plus-year deal that calls for annual raises of between 3% to 3.5%, recurring retention bonuses, and the creation of a virtual learning program.
As was the case with the two previous union deals, Adams — a retired NYPD officer — did not seek any significant labor concessions, a decision that will open him up to criticism amid future budget deficits and an uncertain economy. “I made it clear that we were going to ensure that our city employees see salaries and benefits that they deserve because I am one of them,” Adams said during the news conference at City Hall.
But introduction of remote work, which was a concession Adams made with municipal workers, has allowed city workers whose jobs cannot be performed remotely to argue for additional compensation.on what they said were overly burdensome administrative rules and requirements, such as excessive testing.
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