Bill > SRes158

This resolution expresses the Senate's sense that paraprofessionals and education support staff (such as instructional assistants, administrative workers, bus drivers, and other school employees) deserve fair and comprehensive workplace protections. The resolution outlines multiple key provisions, including that these workers should receive livable and competitive wages, high-quality and affordable healthcare with minimal personal cost, eligibility for family and medical leave, paid leave during school closures, access to professional development opportunities, sufficient workplace resources, personal protective equipment, representation in policy-making, protection from workplace hazards, appropriate staffing levels, employment contract stability, and a safe process for reporting workplace concerns. Additionally, the resolution emphasizes the importance of collective bargaining, urging employers to negotiate in good faith, reach fair contracts, and refrain from retaliatory actions like replacing workers who strike. The resolution is particularly notable for highlighting the critical role these over 3 million workers play in supporting more than 49 million students, especially in the context of workforce challenges emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as staff shortages and expanded job responsibilities without commensurate compensation.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/158/all-info