Members of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers voted Thursday to approve a three-year contract with the school district, union leaders announced after a membership meeting.

An "overwhelming" 70% of members who joined call voted to ratify the collective bargaining agreement, union president Arthur G. Steinberg said during a press conference. The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers represents 14,000 education professionals, including teachers, librarians, school nurses, counselors, social workers and others.

"They're very happy to be able to get about the business of educating the children of the city of Philadelphia," Steinberg said.

The deal includes annual 3% salary increases for members for the duration of the agreement, five weeks of paid parental leave and an end to the contr

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