Nov. 4, 2022: AFSCME Members Approve Labor Agreement

Members of the AFSCME bargaining group, representing clerical and technical employees, voted to approve a new two-year employment contract.

Oct. 11, 2022: Notice of a Special (Closed) Meeting re: Labor Negotiations

Discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals for these bargaining units, including Principals, PEA, AFSCME, Bus Drivers, CCEA, and Custodians.

Sept. 20, 2022: Notice of Special (Closed) Meeting re: Labor Negotiations

Discussion, and review of labor negotiation proposals for these bargaining units, including Principals, PEA, AFSCME, Bus Drivers, CCEA, and Custodians.

SPPS and SPFE Reach Tentative Agreements and Avoid Strike: March 7, 2022

Saint Paul Public Schools and the Saint Paul Federation of Educators have reached tentative agreements on new contracts for our teachers, educational assistants, and school and community service professionals.

Strike called off, school to resume Tuesday, March 8

Update to Families About Possible Strike: March 7

Read the latest update on preparations for possible teacher strike.

Mediation Update from Superintendent Gothard: March 6, 2022

Read the latest update on negotiations with our largest collective bargaining unit, SPFE, which represents approximately 4,250 teachers, educational assistants and school and community service professionals.

SPFE Mediation Update: March 5, 2022

Read the latest update on negotiations with our largest collective bargaining unit, SPFE, which represents approximately 4,250 teachers, educational assistants and school and community service professionals.

SPFE Mediation Update: March 4, 2022

Read the latest update on negotiations with our largest collective bargaining unit, SPFE, which represents approximately 4,250 teachers, educational assistants and school and community service professionals.

Important Information About Possible Strike

Read the latest update from Superintendent Gothard on preparations for possible teacher strike.

SPFE Mediation Update: March 2, 2022

Read the latest update on negotiations with our largest collective bargaining unit, SPFE, which represents approximately 4,250 teachers, educational assistants and school and community service professionals.

SPFE Mediation Update: February 28, 2022

Read the latest update on negotiations with our largest collective bargaining unit, SPFE, which represents approximately 4,250 teachers, educational assistants and school and community service professionals.

SPFE Mediation Update: February 25, 2022

Read the latest update on negotiations with our largest collective bargaining unit, SPFE, which represents approximately 4,250 teachers, educational assistants and school and community service professionals.

SPPS Prepares Families and Staff for Potential Strike

Saint Paul Federation of Educators (SPFE) union filed their intent to strike with the Bureau of Mediation Services, a requirement before a strike can occur. The bargaining groups represented by SPFE include licensed staff such as teachers, educational assistants, and school and community service professionals. 

SPFE Mediation Update: February 22, 2022

Read the latest update on negotiations with our largest collective bargaining unit, SPFE, which represents approximately 4,250 teachers, educational assistants and school and community service professionals.

Strike Vote Update from Superintendent Gothard: February 18, 2022

Last night (February 17), members of the Saint Paul Federation of Educators (SPFE) union voted to authorize a strike. This union includes our licensed staff such as teachers, educational assistants, and school and community professionals.

SPFE Mediation Update: February 15, 2022

Read the latest update on negotiations with our largest collective bargaining unit, SPFE, which represents approximately 4,250 teachers, educational assistants and school and community service professionals.

SPFE Negotiations Update from Superintendent Gothard: February 11, 2022

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) Superintendent Joe Gothard discusses the district’s budget and gives an update on contract negotiations with the Saint Paul Federation of Educators.

SPFE Leadership Authorizes Strike Vote for Feb. 17

On Thursday, Feb. 10, union leadership for the Saint Paul Federation of Educators (SPFE), which includes teachers, educational assistants, and school and community service professionals, voted to authorize a strike vote.

SPFE Mediation Update: February 2, 2022

Read the latest update on negotiations with our largest collective bargaining unit, SPFE, which represents approximately 4,250 teachers, educational assistants and school and community service professionals.