Schools lose 500 aides at end of week despite tough fight from union:
"Friday will be the last day for more than 500 low-paid public school aides.
Despite a tough fight from their union, the city told principals on Tuesday that the aides, who make an average of $20,000 a year, were losing their jobs.
The leader of District Council 37 said the layoffs are devastating, not only for the workers, but students as well.
'Thousands of children in the city's poorest communities have lost the support staff they need to make the most of their educational experience,' said District Council 37 Executive Director Lillian Roberts."
"Friday will be the last day for more than 500 low-paid public school aides.
Despite a tough fight from their union, the city told principals on Tuesday that the aides, who make an average of $20,000 a year, were losing their jobs.
The leader of District Council 37 said the layoffs are devastating, not only for the workers, but students as well.
'Thousands of children in the city's poorest communities have lost the support staff they need to make the most of their educational experience,' said District Council 37 Executive Director Lillian Roberts."