Hello, my name is Judith. I have been a paraprofessional for 41 years with Duluth Public Schools. I am also the Chairperson for our bargain ing unit

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Hello, I am Laura. I have been a paraprofessional for 27.5 years.

I wish we had a bargaining unit... or could be part of the union

Our local union was dissolved several years ago because nobody wanted to take over when our chair retired. We are, however allowed to join the NEA, National Educators Association. Our dues are half of what teachers pay. You might want to inquire about that.

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