NEWS & UPDATES
Paraeducators "Living Wage" Mobilization Meeting
Date:
Wed, 02/15/2023 - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This virtual meeting is organized by a coalition of labor unions representing public school paraeducators, including MEUI Local 506. The purpose is to develop a collective legislative action strategy to secure living wages, more professional development, and a stronger voice in planning and placement meetings for our students.
Agenda includes a discussion of efforts to build on last year’s passage of legislation implementing recommendations of the school Paraeducator Advisory Council to improve paras' working conditions further.
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Online (Zoom)
Miscellaneous event settings
Sponsor:
CT AFL-CIO, MEUI, AFT CT, CSEA, C4 AFSCME, CEUI, UAW
Contact name:
Kate Sullivan Communications Coordinator
Contact phone:
(203) 800-5772
Contact email:
Cost:
No cost for members.
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