Buffalo Teachers Set to Receive $240M in Raises and Bonuses Under New Contract Agreement

Buffalo Public School teachers will receive over $240 million in raises, bonuses, and retroactive pay in their new union agreement, which was unanimously approved by the Board of Education. In return, the district won long-term reductions in benefits, including teachers hired after June 30, 2026, not being eligible for district health insurance in retirement. The agreement also includes bell time adjustments, a one-time payment into the BTF’s supplemental benefit fund, and the formation of a committee to address the social/emotional wellness of students. Teachers have been working without a new deal for nearly four years.