Tell Congress to Act Now!
Pass the Direct Care Job Quality Improvement Act H.R. 2341 & S. 1273Despite providing care and services that help millions of elderly and people living with disabilities to maintain their dignity and autonomy, most direct care workers receive low wages, little or no benefits and insufficient training and professional development. As a result, this profession is plagued by high turnover rates that compromise the quality of care for the people they serve. Because more than 75 percent of long-term care is financed by federal programs, government needs to be part of the solution. The Direct Care Job Quality Improvement Act will help create a stable, valued direct care workforce and increase the quality of care for millions of Americans.
The Direct Care Job Quality Improvement Act will:
Ask your Representatives to cosponsor the bill. Read more about the Direct Care Job Quality Improvement Act and about why we need to oppose a proposed bill that would accomplish the opposite. Want to schedule a local visit with your Representative? Download talking points, bill summary and our advocacy packet.
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Direct from the Headlines
- New York Times editorial lauds DOL's proposed rule
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Secretary Solis and others discuss the rule on NPR
DCA's David Ward quoted in HuffPo feature on the companionship exemption - San Jose Mercury News editorial urges support for DOL's proposed rule
- DCA squares off against companionship exemption supporter in NYT blog post
- The Hill publishes letter from the DCA honoring Evelyn Coke's legacy
- New York Times blog post on the Personal Care and Support Credential
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