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AFT Resolution

PARAPROFESSIONAL SALARY SCHEDULE

WHEREAS, the paraprofessional position is a welcome addition to this enrichment of school programs, especially in our urban schools; and

WHEREAS, persons assigned to such paraprofessional classifications should be entitled to all the rights of the bargaining process as well as the support of teachers with whom they work:

RESOLVED, that the AFT pursue a positive program to organize and seek to bargain for all paraprofessionals assigned to participate in learning and educational programs of our public schools; and

RESOLVED, that all AFT locals seek to upgrade both the person and position of the paraprofessional, including but not linked to starting salaries of no less than $6,500 yearly together with pensions, health and welfare, and benefits comparable to those provided other school employees.

(1973)

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