Philadelphia teachers union shares details of its tentative contract agreement with school district

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers will hold a ratification vote Thursday night on the tentative contract agreement its leadership reached with the School District of Philadelphia.

If the contract is approved, the union's 14,000 members will receive 3% annual raises and a $1,400 bonus in October, according to details PFT shared Tuesday night on social media. The deal was reached Sunday night , averting the possibility of a strike when the current contract expires Aug. 31.

The new terms also amend 3-5-7-9 policy that penalizes teachers for using their 10 allotted sick days. The current contract requires teachers to meet with their principal after using three sick days. Stricter consequences, including meetings with district officials and potential suspensions, are doled out as more