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Advocating for increased wages and policy reforms to support Direct Care and Home Care Professionals in New York State.
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE ADVOCATING FOR INCREASED WAGES AND POLICY REFORMS TO SUPPORT DIRECT CARE AND HOME CARE PROFESSIONALS IN NEW YORK STATE
WHEREAS, Direct Care Professionals (DCPs), including home health aides, childcare workers, personal care aides, workers supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, and human services jobs provide essential services to vulnerable populations, ensuring their health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, DCPs in New York have historically been underpaid, with wages that do not reflect the critical nature of their work or the growing demand for their services, leading to high turnover, workforce shortages, and inadequate care; and
WHEREAS, New York State has introduced several bills aimed at improving wages and working conditions for DCPs, recognizing their pivotal role in healthcare and social services; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Pay for Home Care Act would raise wages for home health and personal care aides by at least 30% above the minimum wage, establishing a minimum wage of $19.80 per hour upstate New York, and mandating overtime for work beyond 40 hours per week, addressing workforce shortages and improving care quality; and
WHEREAS, this Act also promotes equity by benefiting a diverse workforce that includes individuals from various backgrounds and racial groups, while enhancing economic stability for these essential workers; and
WHEREAS, NY State Senate Bill 2023-S4127A proposes a direct support wage enhancement for employees earning ...
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