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UFT Challenges Mamdani’s Lawsuit Blocking RESPECT Check Act

8/31/2026

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United Federation of Teachers challenges Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s lawsuit to block the RESPECT Check Act.
City Council unanimously passed the RESPECT Check Act on July 16, offering paraprofessionals up to $10,000 bonuses.
Mayor Mamdani argued the act violates the Taylor Law and filed the lawsuit on Aug. 19.
UFT President Michael Mulgrew said the act was carefully drafted to comply with the Taylor Law.

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Story summary

United Federation of Teachers challenges Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s lawsuit to block the RESPECT Check Act.
City Council unanimously passed the RESPECT Check Act on July 16, offering paraprofessionals up to $10,000 bonuses.
Mayor Mamdani argued the act violates the Taylor Law and filed the lawsuit on Aug. 19.
UFT President Michael Mulgrew said the act was carefully drafted to comply with the Taylor Law.