Urgent Call to Action: Tell Gov. Hochul, “NO BUDGET CUTS TO CDPA and HOME CARE!”

Via CDPAANYS:

A photo of Gov. Kathy Hochul with the words, "Tell Gov. Hochul NO BUDGET CUTS TO CDPA AND HOME CARE! #FairPay4HomeCare #CDPAIsEssemtoa;

Today, we are joining NY Caring Majority, NYAIL, 1199, RaiseUp NY and other groups from across the state to demand that Governor Hochul not hold thousands of low wage workers’ wages hostage as she tries to demand cuts to home care and CDPA.

If we don’t stop her, the Governor will scrap the law that mandates home care workers are paid $3 above the minimum wage – just one year after she pledged to pay home care workers more to tackle the home care crisis. Home care work is essential work, and #CDPAisEssential. The Governor must uphold her promise.

Also check out a list of talking points you can share with your elected officials. Ask them to speak up and use these talking points in conference with their colleagues. It’s not too late! CDPA.Legislator budget talking points – 4_18

Here is how you can help today, in less than five minutes:

1. Post to social.

View our social media toolkit including sample posts and graphics for you to share on Twitter, Facebook and other networks. Feel free to share with anyone who may be interested. Tag @ConsDirActionNY and @CDPAANYS in your tweets.

Click here to view the social media toolkit, including sample tweets.

You can also watch our social media channels to like, retweet, quote tweet and share with your networks. Don’t forget to tag your legislators!

2. Join CDANY as an Individual Member.

There are significant costs to running months-long advocacy campaigns. Joining as an Individual Member is a great way to demonstrate your commitment and support of the work we do – plus joining unlocks a host of discounts and possibilities.

Link to join as an Individual Member.
3. Tell us: What does your PA mean to you?

Everyone has a story, and we are interested in working with you to share yours by helping you record video. Your video testimonial can focus on whatever you like – the freedom having a PA allows you, the deep relationships and bonds you have with your PAs, the difference between home and an institution.

For more information or to schedule a recording, please reply to this email!

“What My PA Means to Me” Series