Newton Teachers' Strike Resolved with 12% Pay Increase

After 15 days, a deal has been reached to end the Newton teachers strike, allowing students to return to class on Monday with a one-hour late start. The agreement includes increased salaries for aides, adjustments for cost of living, additional social workers and staff, expanded parental leave, and more. The Newton Teachers Association faces over $500,000 in fines for the illegal strike, and the contract requires ratification from NTA members and the School Committee. Governor Maura Healey's administration got involved, demanding status updates and requesting court-ordered binding arbitration if a deal was not reached by Friday.