YES, I CAN -- The Triumph of the UFT's Classroom Paraprofessionals
Jan 12, 2001 2:51 PM
"The Paras have done us proud. They have strengthened our union and our schools immeasurably"
In Memory of Albert Shanker
AFT President, 1975 -1997
UFT President, 1964 - 1985Yes I Can is dedicated to the memory of a unique leader, Albert Shanker.His vision and commitment brought justice and fairness to paraprofessionals in our schools.
"Interviewers often ask what I'm proudest of. There are many things that come to mind. if I had to pick one thing, I'd say it's this: organizing classroom paraprofessionals and negotiating for them not only better salaries and benefits,but a career ladder that enables each of them to go to college, and, by virtue of their own hard work, to become teachers and join the struggle of teachers to improve their profession."
- Albert Shanker, 1985
