Struggling Paraprofessionals Wait on Court Fight Over $10,000 Payments
The Mamdani administration is seeking to block the RESPECT Check Act as paraprofessionals describe taking second jobs, cutting back on necessities and relying on food pantries.
City Substitute Teachers Are Often Denied Higher Pay for Long-term Work
Substitutes who cover classrooms for weeks or months can qualify for higher rates, but some have to file union grievances to recover missing wages.