NEW FROM THE CROTON CHRONICLE--Low paid Croton-Harmon school workers, frustrated by lowball offers from district officials, may seek employment elsewhere
After a long meeting with school officials today, teacher's aides and lunch workers are dismayed that the district still does not want to pay what they consider a living wage.
MICHAEL BALTER---MAY 30, 2024
After a long meeting with school officials today that reportedly produced minimal results, members of Aides of Croton United (ACU) seeking a new and fairer contract may end up seeking new jobs instead. READ MORE AT Low paid Croton-Harmon school workers, frustrated by lowball offers from district officials, may seek employment elsewhere (substack.com)
As we reported in April, the Croton-Harmon school district compensates its teacher’s aides and food service workers at a lower rate than most surrounding districts. It also saddles them with draconian employment conditions—such as no medical insurance, unpaid lunch breaks, and denying them the right to seek unemployment compensation during the summer—that make it even more difficult for them to survive financially.
MORE AT Low paid Croton-Harmon school workers, frustrated by lowball offers from district officials, may seek employment elsewhere (substack.com)
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Orwell was prescient, wasn't he? All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.
ReplyDeleteIt’s a shame that the Croton Schools fail to see the value of these essential staff to enhance the education of our children. God knows the district needs the help.
ReplyDeleteIn the old days, this was for spare cash. In our brave new world, the job has taken on financial urgency. But I guess when you are not a member of the ruling class, you don't count.
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