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UFT Citywide Paraprofessional Representative December Meeting

At this meeting for paraprofessional representatives, we'll discuss important issues and updates for paraprofessionals. Last month, we didn’t get the chance to hear from our scheduled presenter, Luis Echevarria, New York City Department of Education director of scholarships, incentives and speech programs, so we’ve invited him back for another opportunity to give a presentation on the Career Training Program (CTP).

Our fight isn’t over

The UFT's paraprofessional RESPECT campaign is far from over. The union is optimistic that the "RESPECT check" legislation calling for a $10,000 annual check to paraprofessionals will prevail in 2026 despite outgoing Council Speaker Adrienne Adams'...

Fight for ‘RESPECT ’ continues

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams blocked the “RESPECT check” bill from coming to a vote before the full City Council this year.
But the UFT plans to redouble its efforts to get the bill across the finish line in the new year.

Blue for RESPECT

UFT members supported the “RESPECT check” bill on Nov. 13 by holding teach-ins, wearing blue and tagging City Council members on social media in photos of themselves holding “RESPECT for Paraprofessionals” signs.

Brooklyn High School and District 75 Paraprofessionals Welfare Fund Information Session

Members working in Brooklyn high schools and District 75 schools are invited to attend an information session to learn about supplemental health benefits. 

Manhattan Paraprofessionals Pension Presentation

Manhattan paraprofessionals are invited to a workshop about their defined-benefit pension. Learn about the Teacher's Retirement System (TRS) and find out what you need to plan a financially secure retirement. 

Education caught in cro$$fire

UFT President Michael Mulgrew warned of the serious repercussions for public schools stemming from the Trump administration’s attacks on health care and education.


Matching families with needed child care

The UFT is making it easier for NYC families to find child care. NYC Childcare Navigator is an expansion of an online tool the union launched a year ago to help members find child care options and apply for programs that could offset the cost.

Change for the better

Paraprofessional Unique Robinson of Murrow HS in Brooklyn acted quickly to advocate for a solution when presented with the need to safely and comfortably meet the toileting needs of her paraplegic student.

Give us ‘RESPECT’!

Our paraprofessionals have waited long enough. It’s time for the New York City Council to pass the bill providing a $10,000 annual “RESPECT check” for all New York City public school paraprofessionals.