Home care workers and consumers appeal to the governor
1199SEIU
On June 18, hundreds of personal care attendants, consumers and allies met at the State House to protest the state's rejection of an appeal for health insurance and a meaningful wage increase for PCAs. The crowd sent a message to the governor: PCAs deserve adequate pay and benefits before the home care system can fully improve in Massachusetts.
Representative Sullivan (D-Fall River) and Rep. O'Day (D-Worcester) spoke in support of PCAs, and the entire delegation delivered notes to the governor's office as well as "Letters of Hope", a special bound volume of letters to Governor Patrick from hundreds of PCAs and consumers across Massachusetts. While delivering the book, the Boston Metro reported, "both PCAs and those they help held hands and prayed. Such spirit enables both sides to get by when so little is offered."
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