Statement from CCC Regarding the Agreement between the City Administration and UFT

Released May 2, 2014

For Immediate Release

Contact: Elysia Murphy, (212) 673-1800 x18, emurphy@cccnewyork.org

“Building on the progress achieved for New York City Department of Education (DOE) teachers, we encourage a commitment of resources in the upcoming FY’15 Budget to reach salary parity for teachers in community-based early education programs,” said Jennifer March, Executive Director at Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York.

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About CCC

Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York (CCC) is a privately funded, independent non-profit that educates and mobilizes New Yorkers to make the city a better place for children. Our advocacy combines public policy research and data analysis with citizen action. We cast light on the issues and identify and promote practical solutions to ensure that every New York City child is healthy, housed, educated and safe. For more information on CCC, visit CCC’s web site at www.cccnewyork.org.