The original content of Democracy Now! Headlines appears under the Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 3.0 License (United States). For more, including their other shows and media, visit www.democracynow.org. June 4, 2014 New York City Teachers Approve Landmark Contract ------------------------------------------------- New York City teachers have overwhelmingly approved a new contract, ending a long-running and bitter dispute. The nine-year, $4 billion deal will increase pay by 18 percent, but could lead to higher health care premiums. It is expected to serve as a model for other municipal unions locked in contract disputes. .