The resolution, titled the Working Conditions and Compensation Agreement between the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and the Washington Teachers Union, Local #6 of the American Federation of Teachers Approval Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, was introduced to the Council of the District of Columbia on January 7, 2024. It declares an emergency regarding the urgent need to approve a collective bargaining agreement submitted by the Mayor for DCPS employees represented by the Washington Teachers Union. The agreement aims to significantly enhance compensation for teachers and address various working condition concerns, thereby strengthening the support system within DCPS.

The resolution emphasizes that expediting the approval of this agreement is crucial for boosting the confidence of union members in both DCPS and the District government, which is expected to foster a better relationship between labor and management in the future. The Council recognizes the circumstances outlined in the resolution as emergency conditions, necessitating immediate adoption of the agreement. The resolution is effective immediately upon passage.