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Lawmakers announce $1,400 annual raise for teachers, but it does little to ease tension with union
Utah teachers and their support staff will soon see a pay bump after the governor and legislative leaders announced a salary increase on Friday. Now, the state’s teachers will see a $1,446 raise, while support staff — which includes paraeducators and administrative, custodial and food service employees — will get a one-time $1,000 bonus. “Over the past four years, we’ve done more for education than any administration in the history of our state,” said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Friday during a media event announcing the raise. “Our priority is to support you, then step back ...
