Brothers and Sisters:
There are still BENTE members who are yet to be paid, paid correctly, paid on time, or have correct deductions made. Additionally, many members of our sister unions, especially the Rochester Association of Paraprofessionals (RAP), remain adversely impacted. That is why we determined to present a united front in our ongoing joint negotiations with the District to make affected staff “whole.” That is also why we are united in taking collective actions until we achieve a successful end to this festering payroll debacle.
On Thursday, September 25th, all four unions (ASAR, BENTE, RAP, RTA) will rally together in front of the District headquarters (131 West Broad Street, corner of Plymouth Avenue), from 4pm until 6pm. That is the same day that the RCSD Board of Education has their monthly meeting. Even if you are not directly affected by the payroll issues, please come to show support for those who are. We are all in this together and we must all advocate for each other because EVERY member deserves ALL their pay! BENTE t-shirts will be given out to every member in attendance.
Enough is enough rally!
BENTE Local 2419