The Boston Globe

Metro

City, teachers far apart on pay-raise issue

Union is seeking additional $83.5m

The Boston Teachers Union is requesting $83.5 million more than the city for salaries, a hefty financial divide that is slowing contract negotiations, according to a report being released today. The salary proposal pitched by the teachers union would cost the city $116.1 million over four years, while the city’s offer would cost just $32.6 million over the same period, according to the report prepared by the Boston Municipal Research Bureau, a fiscal watchdog funded by businesses and nonprofit institutions

Are you a home delivery subscriber?

Get FREE access as part of your print subscription

Start Here

Contact us for help

Your comment is subject to the rules of our Posting Policy

This comment may appear on your public profile. Public Profile FAQ