Paraprofessionals present contract proposals, urge living wage and better leave At the March 23 Holyoke School Committee meeting, representatives of the Holyoke Paraprofessional Association and multiple paraeducators urged the committee to adopt a tiered compensation system, restore longevity, expand sick and family leave, and ensure pay parity for paras performing teacher duties ahead of April 6 bargaining.

Holyoke paraprofessionals are fighting for fair wages and better leave policies, urging the School Committee to prioritize their needs before the upcoming negotiation on April 6.

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