The state budget has been finalized, and now our focus is turning to the city budget, which means one thing: it’s time for the RESPECT check.
In a huge step forward, the mayor and City Council are reviewing and calculating what our paraprofessional RESPECT check bill will actually cost. But our work is far from finished.
On June 10, Paraprofessional Chapter Chair Priscilla Castro will be testifying at the City Council budget hearing. As she makes the case for our RESPECT check, we will be asking all UFT members to WEAR BLUE in solidarity with our paraprofessionals on Wednesday, June 10.
Let's be loud and show our united support as we advocate for paraprofessionals at City Hall. All eyes are on City Council.
#TimeForRESPECT