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Support ESPs Being Denied Sick Pay!

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On October 25th, 33 Education Support Professionals (ESPs) at Andersen United Community School were out sick. The Minneapolis Public Schools district is refusing to pay the sick hours of ESPs at Andersen and other schools who were out sick that day. If you are able to contribute, please donate to this fund so we can cover the pay that has been denied!

The district claims that this was a "sick out." ESPs have been pushing back against low wages and a contract that would only increase the starting wage by 1%. Over the past 17 years, inflation has risen by 42% and ESP wages have only risen by 16%. Now the district is trying to bully ESPs by withholding sick pay, which creates even more financial hardship for all the ESPs impacted.

ESPs include Special Education Assistants (SEAs), Associate Educators (AEs), and many other positions that are critical to the well-being of students and functioning of our schools.  ESPs ensure that our students are safe and receive the education they deserve. Despite how essential ESPs are, they are some of the lowest paid workers for the Minneapolis Public Schools district. Many ESPs have to work multiple jobs to make ends meet for themselves and their families. The district's decision to deny their sick pay for this day makes things even more challenging

ESPs have been raising their voices and have shown great courage in their struggle to get fair and livable wages. This is one way that we can stand with them to show our support and solidarity!

All funds raised will go directly to the 33 Andersen ESPs who were denied sick pay. If there are any other fundraisers for ESPs at other schools that are also being denied sick pay, please let us know so that we can also help to share that information.

Whether you are able to contribute or not, please spread the word!

An injury to one is an injury to all! Thanks for your support!

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  • Lisa Lewis
    • $50 
    • 5 yrs

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Elizabeth Eisenmenger
Organizer
Minneapolis, MN

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