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RESPECT Check

Coverage of RESPECT Check in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 16 · 21:26 UTCMost recent: Jul 18 · 10:00 UTC
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United Federation of Teachersorganization2Michael Mulgrewperson2Carmen De La Rosaperson2New York City Councilorganization1paraprofessionalstopic1Carter Casestopic1New York City Public Schoolsorganization1Zohran Mamdaniperson1City Councilorganization1Taylor Lawtopic1Katie Honanperson1
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  • POLITICSJul 18 · 10:00 UTCAMNY
    City Council aids struggling paraprofessionals with one-time $10,000 pay bump

    The New York City Council approved a one-time $10,000 supplemental wage for paraprofessionals in public schools to address staffing shortages and low wages. The payment, known as the 'Respect Check,' aims to stabilize the workforce and improve support for students with disabilities.

  • POLITICSJul 16 · 21:26 UTCCHALKBEAT
    Council approves $10k perk for public school paraprofessionals

    The City Council approved a one-time $10,000 payment for public school paraprofessionals in an effort to improve retention and recruitment. Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized the bill as violating state labor law, while Councilmember Carmen de la Rosa highlighted the affordability crisis and low starting salaries for paraprofessionals. The program, costing $244 million, would distribute payments in four installments starting in 2027.