The mayor has argued the measure violates state labor law. The teachers union says it’s prepared for a legal fight over the payments.
Alex Zimmerman is a journalist at Chalkbeat New York. He focuses on various aspects of the education sector, including public education, educational policy, school administration, and special needs advocacy, with a keen interest in K-12 and higher education systems. Alex's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including COLORADO HIGH SCHOOL PROMISE, New York Amsterdam News, and Yahoo News.










