🔴 LIVE: "Workforce Stabilization Payments for School Paraprofessionals and Related Legislation"

New York City Council Committee on Civil Service and Labor · March 10, 2026

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Committee opens hearing and introduces bill

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Chair Council Member Shirley Aldebò opened the hearing on Intro. 692, sponsored by Council Member Carmen de la Rosa, saying the bill aims to address pay disparities for paraprofessionals and noting over 1,000 vacancies as of February 2025. She called for testimony from the Office of Labor Relations (OLR) and stakeholders.

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The New York City Council Committee on Civil Service and Labor held a hearing on Intro. 692, the "Respect Act," which would create a $10,000 annual non‑pensionable workforce stabilization payment for Department of Education paraprofessionals. Administration officials warned the measure conflicts with the Taylor Law and collective‑bargaining rules; sponsors and union witnesses said urgent pay relief is needed to address thousands of vacancies.

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