PCA Bargaining Committee

A committee of PCAs from across Massachusetts have begun the process of bargaining a contract with the consumer-led PCA Quality Home Care Workforce Council. During bargaining sessions, the bargaining committee will negotiate improvements in wages, health insurance and paid time off. The timeline for bargaining a contract depends on how long it takes to come to an agreement, and no pay raises or new benefits will take effect until a contract has been negotiated and approved by a majority of PCAs. Meet the PCA bargaining committee!

Vicente de la Rosa

PCA for five years
Lawrence, Mass.

Adam Hurter

PCA for over two years
Leverett, Mass.
"I've been involved since the beginning, knowing that being unionized will help both PCAs and consumers. I've seen so much turnover even with my own co-workers because the pay is low and there's no benefits. I'm excited that we're able to move forward now."

Gloryvee Santana

PCA for three years
North Andover, Mass.

Gary Makuch

PCA for 23 years
New Bedford, Mass.

Hertenza Spense

PCA for over 22 years
Lynn, Mass.

Jean Atkinson

PCA for over 10 years
Worcester, Mass.

Lizete Rosa

PCA for six years
Fall River, Mass.

Lynn Johnson

PCA for seven years
Springfield, Mass.

Lou Wagner

PCA for over eight years
Gloucester, Mass.

Mary Tillman

PCA for 19 years
Boston, Mass.

Miurka Morales

PCA for five years
Worcester, Mass.

Lisa Kelliher

PCA for 28 years
Fall River, Mass.

Gary Soares

PCA for 10 years
Fall River, Mass.

Queenie Turner

PCA for over 20 years
Worcester, Mass.