Los Angeles Teachers Union Reaches Deal for Pay Raise, Smaller Classes

Los Angeles school district and teachers union reach tentative agreement.
Deal includes a 21% wage increase for teachers over three years as well as pay increases for nurses and special services providers.
Agreement reduces class sizes by two students and provides additional mental health and counseling services.
Retroactive 7% raise for current school year; additional incremental raises over next two years totaling $20,000 increase for nurses.
Tentative deal must be ratified by union members and approved by school board.