Philadelphia teachers prepare for potential strike as contract negotiations continue

A potential teachers' strike is looming in Philadelphia as the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) contract is set to expire on August 31st. The union has authorized a strike if a new agreement is not reached by the deadline. Key issues in the ongoing negotiations include salaries, sick leave policy, and paid parental leave. The new school year is scheduled to begin on August 25th, which could be disrupted if a strike occurs.