483 vacant crossing guard positions have been eliminated according to an NYPD spokesperson who said in a statement to Fox 5 News.
is in charge of recruiting, hiring and downsizing the crossing guards who work across the five boroughs.
"I really appreciate the work of the crossing guards," said Heather Dutton a Nanny picking up children from PS 89 in Tribeca.483 vacant crossing guard positions have been eliminated according to an NYPD spokesperson who said in a statement to "…That budgetary maneuver did not amount to layoffs, as no active positions were eliminated. Vacancies are fluid in fiscal planning, and the NYPD remains committed to actively recruiting and hiring additional School Crossing Guards, up to the authorized headcount."The message at this rally from the union representing the crossing guards is that more is needed, not less.
"We are talking about our precious children here," said Local 372 & DC 37 President Shaun D. Francois I. City officials tell Fox 5 News that open positions still exist but are not being filled and reducing vacant positions is a budgeting strategy. "There is a national labor shortage and that is making it harder for lots of people to hire. We always are working to fill positions, but removing vacancies is an efficient way to achieve savings. As with any agency, if the NYPD fills all budgeted positions for crossing guards, we will work with them to increase capacity.
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