Statement regarding potential MFE strike vote

Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is currently in mediation with the Minneapolis Federation of Educators (MFE). We look forward to our next scheduled mediation on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 and hope to reach agreement with MFE as quickly as possible so that we can collectively focus on providing the best possible learning environment for our students.

At our October 3 and 9 mediation sessions, MPS passed a comprehensive proposal to both chapters aligned with many of MFE’s priorities, including a significant investment to reduce class sizes. We would welcome both MPS and MFE sharing proposals publicly.

While the district’s budget is tighter than ever due to the historic underfunding of public education and expenses outpacing our revenue, we hope to reach an agreement that is fair, student-centered, and ensures the district can thrive even if there are state and federal funding cuts.