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Brockton paraprofessionals tell school committee proposed 2% raise won’t cover rising costs
Summary
Several Brockton paraprofessionals addressed the school committee during the hearing of visitors to say an offered 2% raise and rising insurance costs leave many taking home less pay and working second jobs; speakers asked the committee to “dig deeper” in contract talks and avoid mediation.
Several Brockton paraprofessionals told the Brockton School Committee on Sept. 3 that the district’s proposed 2% raise and rising insurance costs will leave many of them bringing home less pay this year and are pushing employees toward mediation. "Our essential paraprofessionals would much rather have settled a contract before the school year started," Stacy McDonald, president of VESPA, said during the hearing of visitors. "The 2% raise that you've offered will not…
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