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Louis Thevenot's avatar

This new change is beyond disgusting. A false bill of goods has been presented. A total myth.

Educators of NYC's avatar

Classic bait and switch

Linda's avatar

For far too long, paraprofessionals have had to live in the shadows with subpar wages that does not keep up with the cost of inflation.

For far too long, paraprofessionals have had to have two or three jobs just to make ends meet.

For far too long, we have felt the inequity and unjust treatment from the UFT leadership.

Michael Mulgrew is the spin Doctor , he shamelessly said that this $10,000 would be in perpetuity and it would be increasing every year for paraprofessionals. That was during the election campaign last year..

Many of us swallowed, his lies, hook ,line, and sinker.

I too have hope but the hope is not in Michael Mulgrew or in unity doing what is right by paraprofessionals. I will not stop fighting for paraprofessionals..

I have many colleagues in unity and though they do not agree with Mulgrew’s they are afraid of losing their salaries. Or if they speak out the risk getting fired..

Any money in the pockets of paraprofessionals as well deserved, but this is not the solution.

KATHLEEN NICHOLAS's avatar

I heard on the news nyc politicians are moving to pass a bill or whatever it is called to give themselves a raise including the mayor. One reason was they at the lower end $107,000 should be making a livable salary and have he’d a raise to keep with inflation in 10 years. Are you kidding me and the paras deserve what?? I am a retired teacher and yes I want higher cost of living being able to get 8% on my tda and fix my co pays but this para thing is crap and inhumane. They work harder than any council member.

Please call them the city out on this