A huge thank you to Council Member @KeithPowersNYC for sponsoring Intro 1261 and advocating on behalf of our paras. He said it best: “It’s time we recognize the hard work paraprofessionals do for our city, because our classrooms simply wouldn’t run smoothly without them”

Thank You Council Member Joann Ariola for standing up for NYC paras during last Thursday’s hearing on Intro 1261. She’s frustrated and we are too – paras deserve fair and equitable raises. Let’s give them what they deserve and pass the RESPECT check!

Thank You Council Member Eric Dinowitz for standing up for NYC paras during last Thursday’s hearing on Intro 1261. As an educator, he knows how hard paras work on behalf of NYC students. Let’s give them what they deserve: a living wage through the RESPECT check!

Thank You NYC City Councilmember @cmrestler.bsky.social for co-hosting a hearing last Thursday on Intro 1261. This hearing was an opportunity for paras to share how meaningful the RESPECT Check would be in enabling them to continue serving our students and thrive in this city.

Thank You NYC City Councilmember @cndelarosa.bsky.social for co-hosting a hearing last Thursday on Intro 1261. This hearing was an opportunity for paras to share how meaningful the RESPECT Check would be in enabling them to continue serving our students and thrive in this city.

Thank you, NYC Comptroller-elect @marklevinenyc.bsky.social for standing with NYC Paraprofessionals at Thursday’s rally. He knows that NYC paras deserve to be supported by passing the RESPECT Check!

Thank you, NYC City Council Member @lynn4nyc.bsky.social for standing with NYC Paraprofessionals at Thursday’s rally. She knows that NYC paras deserve to be supported by passing the RESPECT Check!

Thank you, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams for standing with NYC Paraprofessionals at Thursday’s rally. He knows that NYC paras deserve to be supported by passing the RESPECT Check!

Thank you, Council Member Julie Menin, for standing with NYC Paraprofessionals at Thursday’s rally. She knows that NYC paras deserve to be supported by passing the RESPECT Check!

Thank you, Council Member @ebottcher.bsky.social, for standing with NYC Paraprofessionals at Thursday’s rally. He knows that NYC paras deserve to be supported by passing the RESPECT Check!

“I’m looking forward to showing our paraprofessionals the RESPECT they deserve” – Council Member Keith Powers. @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social has been a true champion for our paras – leading the charge as the prime sponsor for the RESPECT check. It’s time to pass this legislation! #ParaRESPECT

Thank you to our City Council Labor Chair, @cndelarosa.bsky.social, for standing with NYC paraprofessionals. She knows exactly what our public-school staff needs: more support for paras & passing the RESPECT check! #ParaRESPECT

Our Elementary Schools VP, Karen Alford, knows firsthand that our NYC paras are crucial – but they are underpaid. This cannot go on any longer, especially as school staff dwindles and care for students with special needs continues to rise. Time for #ParaRESPECT

Paraprofessionals are critical for the wellbeing & growth of each NYC student. But their starting salaries are far too low: $32,000. Passing the RESPECT Check, getting annual support for paras, will make an incredible difference. Let’s get it done! #ParaRESPECT

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