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Powerful UFT union boss pushed $10K teaching assistant raises — on top of bloated NYC budget
The UFT union leader advocated for a $10,000 raise for teaching assistants within the expansive NYC budget. This proposal aligns with Council Speaker Menin's political strategy to challenge Zohran Mamdani in the 2029 Democratic mayoral primary.
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