We know that when we caregivers come together, we are so much more powerful than we are alone. We also know the current laws and contracts that govern the healthcare system are not nearly sufficient for the future of care that truly respects and invests in healthcare workers.
That’s why in addition to negotiating stronger contracts with our employers, we will be fighting to change the laws so that the laws:
Ensure we are paid more by raising minimum wages across job categories by passing:
SD2032
An Act Relative to Raise the Minimum Wage Closer to a Living Wage in the Commonwealth
SD1947/HD2995
An Act to Establish a Hospital and Community Health Center Worker Minimum Wage
SD1285/ HD636
An Act to Promote an Enhanced Care Worker Minimum Wage
Ensure nursing home workers have fair wages and safe working conditions by passing:
SD1042/HD3451
An Act to Address the Overuse of Temporary Nursing Service Agencies at Massachusetts Skilled Nursing Facilities
SD1244/HD2564
An Act to Improve Quality and Oversight of Long-Term Care
Ensure homecare workers and those we care for are safe by passing:
SD1245/HD2201
An Act to improve Massachusetts home care
SD877/HD1013
An Act to Improve Infection Control in Massachusetts Home Care
Ensure healthcare workers in hospitals and health centers have enough staff, can advance their career with training opportunities, and have safe working conditions by passing:
SD386/HD347
An Act to Promote the Recruitment and Retention of Hospital Workers
SD731/HD3477
An Act to Prohibit Mandatory Overtime