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The math adds up: cost of living in NYC is soaring and the RESPECT check will help educators stay in the city they’ve helped shape.
Tell @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social that educators need her to stop blocking Intro 1261! #UnionStrong #RESPECTforParas
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Tell @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social that educators need her to stop blocking Intro 1261! #UnionStrong #RESPECTforParas
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Keep the RESPECT check bill on track!
Our paraprofessional legislation has overwhelming support in the New York City Council, but we need it brought to committee and then put forward for a vote. City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams has the...
actionnetwork.org
December 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The math adds up: cost of living in NYC is soaring and the RESPECT check will help educators stay in the city they’ve helped shape.
Tell @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social that educators need her to stop blocking Intro 1261! #UnionStrong #RESPECTforParas
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social that educators need her to stop blocking Intro 1261! #UnionStrong #RESPECTforParas
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
NYC paraprofessionals are essential to public schools across the city, yet their starting salary is $32,798/yr.
A financial boost is long overdue, but Speaker Adams is blocking the pay they deserve. #RESPECTparas
Tell @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social what you think:
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
A financial boost is long overdue, but Speaker Adams is blocking the pay they deserve. #RESPECTparas
Tell @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social what you think:
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Keep the RESPECT check bill on track!
Our paraprofessional legislation has overwhelming support in the New York City Council, but we need it brought to committee and then put forward for a vote. City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams has the...
actionnetwork.org
December 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
NYC paraprofessionals are essential to public schools across the city, yet their starting salary is $32,798/yr.
A financial boost is long overdue, but Speaker Adams is blocking the pay they deserve. #RESPECTparas
Tell @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social what you think:
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
A financial boost is long overdue, but Speaker Adams is blocking the pay they deserve. #RESPECTparas
Tell @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social what you think:
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
This agenda you speak of is great. But right now, you are ignoring paraprofessionals – most of whom come from these “historically overlooked communities” you claim to serve.
Make this right and support the #RESPECTCheck, Speaker Adams!
Make this right and support the #RESPECTCheck, Speaker Adams!
Today, I sat down with Dan Mannarino to talk about how New York City Council has provided steady leadership and results for New Yorkers over the last four years, while advancing an agenda that supports historically overlooked communities.
Tune in to Pix11 TONIGHT at 6:30PM!
Tune in to Pix11 TONIGHT at 6:30PM!
December 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
This agenda you speak of is great. But right now, you are ignoring paraprofessionals – most of whom come from these “historically overlooked communities” you claim to serve.
Make this right and support the #RESPECTCheck, Speaker Adams!
Make this right and support the #RESPECTCheck, Speaker Adams!
[email protected] members showed up over the holidays to
@nycspeakeradams.bsky.social's office to demand answers as to why she continues blocking a financial boost for NYC educators.
Join the fight, tell Speaker Adams to pass Intro 1261 TODAY! #RESPECTparas
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
@nycspeakeradams.bsky.social's office to demand answers as to why she continues blocking a financial boost for NYC educators.
Join the fight, tell Speaker Adams to pass Intro 1261 TODAY! #RESPECTparas
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
[email protected] members showed up over the holidays to
@nycspeakeradams.bsky.social's office to demand answers as to why she continues blocking a financial boost for NYC educators.
Join the fight, tell Speaker Adams to pass Intro 1261 TODAY! #RESPECTparas
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
@nycspeakeradams.bsky.social's office to demand answers as to why she continues blocking a financial boost for NYC educators.
Join the fight, tell Speaker Adams to pass Intro 1261 TODAY! #RESPECTparas
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Thanks to the NYS cellphone ban in schools, we are already seeing more positive classrooms & improved student engagement.
UFT is committed to fighting for policies like these that prioritize the needs of our members, and we were proud to push for this policy.
nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-pol...
UFT is committed to fighting for policies like these that prioritize the needs of our members, and we were proud to push for this policy.
nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-pol...
Survey: New York cellphone ban helping student engagement, teacher effectiveness
92% of respondents said the transition to the policy, implemented at the beginning of this academic school year, went smoothly.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Thanks to the NYS cellphone ban in schools, we are already seeing more positive classrooms & improved student engagement.
UFT is committed to fighting for policies like these that prioritize the needs of our members, and we were proud to push for this policy.
nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-pol...
UFT is committed to fighting for policies like these that prioritize the needs of our members, and we were proud to push for this policy.
nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-pol...
Paraprofessionals are essential to NYC schools. Yet,
@nycspeakeradams.bsky.social refuses to bring their RESPECT check bill to a vote.
Tell Adrienne Adams to pass Intro 1261 today! #RESPECTparas #UnionStrong #RESPECTforParaprofessionals
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
@nycspeakeradams.bsky.social refuses to bring their RESPECT check bill to a vote.
Tell Adrienne Adams to pass Intro 1261 today! #RESPECTparas #UnionStrong #RESPECTforParaprofessionals
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Keep the RESPECT check bill on track!
Our paraprofessional legislation has overwhelming support in the New York City Council, but we need it brought to committee and then put forward for a vote. City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams has the...
actionnetwork.org
December 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Paraprofessionals are essential to NYC schools. Yet,
@nycspeakeradams.bsky.social refuses to bring their RESPECT check bill to a vote.
Tell Adrienne Adams to pass Intro 1261 today! #RESPECTparas #UnionStrong #RESPECTforParaprofessionals
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
@nycspeakeradams.bsky.social refuses to bring their RESPECT check bill to a vote.
Tell Adrienne Adams to pass Intro 1261 today! #RESPECTparas #UnionStrong #RESPECTforParaprofessionals
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
NYC educators showed up to @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social's office over the Thanksgiving weekend to demand she stop blocking the RESPECT check for paraprofessionals.
Tell Speaker Adams to pass Intro 1261 NOW! #UnionStrong #RESPECTforParaprofessionals
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Speaker Adams to pass Intro 1261 NOW! #UnionStrong #RESPECTforParaprofessionals
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
December 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
NYC educators showed up to @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social's office over the Thanksgiving weekend to demand she stop blocking the RESPECT check for paraprofessionals.
Tell Speaker Adams to pass Intro 1261 NOW! #UnionStrong #RESPECTforParaprofessionals
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Speaker Adams to pass Intro 1261 NOW! #UnionStrong #RESPECTforParaprofessionals
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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”
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”
November 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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”
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!
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!
November 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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!
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!
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!
November 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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!
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.
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.
November 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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.
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.
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.
November 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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.
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!
He knows that NYC paras deserve to be supported by passing the RESPECT Check!
November 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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!
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!
She knows that NYC paras deserve to be supported by passing the RESPECT Check!
November 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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!
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!
He knows that NYC paras deserve to be supported by passing the RESPECT Check!
November 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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!
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!
She knows that NYC paras deserve to be supported by passing the RESPECT Check!
November 17, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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!
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!
He knows that NYC paras deserve to be supported by passing the RESPECT Check!
November 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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!
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
@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
November 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“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
@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
She knows exactly what our public-school staff needs: more support for paras & passing the RESPECT check!
#ParaRESPECT
November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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
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
This cannot go on any longer, especially as school staff dwindles and care for students with special needs continues to rise.
Time for #ParaRESPECT
November 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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
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
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
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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
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
#NEWS: Congratulations to Kamillah Hanks for winning the NYC Council General Election in CD-49!
#UFTVotes #UFTEndorsed #NYCLaborVotes
#UFTVotes #UFTEndorsed #NYCLaborVotes
November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
#NEWS: Congratulations to Kamillah Hanks for winning the NYC Council General Election in CD-49!
#UFTVotes #UFTEndorsed #NYCLaborVotes
#UFTVotes #UFTEndorsed #NYCLaborVotes
#NEWS: Congratulations to Mercedes Narcisse for winning the NYC Council General Election in CD-46!
#UFTVotes #UFTEndorsed #NYCLaborVotes
#UFTVotes #UFTEndorsed #NYCLaborVotes
November 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
#NEWS: Congratulations to Mercedes Narcisse for winning the NYC Council General Election in CD-46!
#UFTVotes #UFTEndorsed #NYCLaborVotes
#UFTVotes #UFTEndorsed #NYCLaborVotes
#NEWS: Congratulations to Farah Louis for winning the NYC Council General Election in CD-45!
#UFTVotes #UFTEndorsed #NYCLaborVotes
#UFTVotes #UFTEndorsed #NYCLaborVotes
November 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
#NEWS: Congratulations to Farah Louis for winning the NYC Council General Election in CD-45!
#UFTVotes #UFTEndorsed #NYCLaborVotes
#UFTVotes #UFTEndorsed #NYCLaborVotes
#NEWS: Congratulations to Susan Zhuang for winning the NYC Council General Election in CD-43!
#UFTVotes #UFTEndorsed #NYCLaborVotes
#UFTVotes #UFTEndorsed #NYCLaborVotes
November 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
#NEWS: Congratulations to Susan Zhuang for winning the NYC Council General Election in CD-43!
#UFTVotes #UFTEndorsed #NYCLaborVotes
#UFTVotes #UFTEndorsed #NYCLaborVotes