We’re excited to share that your advocacy has led to a huge victory in our fight for workers and communities across our state. The legislature is taking action to fund a transformative investment in new DTA caseworkers.
In October, the House of Representatives voted to fully fund DTA and add $28 million in additional funding specifically dedicated to hiring new DTA caseworkers – enough to hire at least 200. This week, the Senate passed that same investment!
The House and Senate were clear that they agree with union members: we need more caseworkers. These additional hires will provide relief and improvements for working conditions at DTA. This is an incredible investment in workers and the families and individuals who rely on DTA’s essential services.
This victory is a direct result of the advocacy that you, your co-workers, and our community partners have done to ensure legislators understand how deeply the SNAP crisis has been impacting our communities.
We invite you to reach out to your legislators to thank them for supporting this meaningful relief for workers and families.
CLICK HERE TO THANK YOUR LEGISLATORS FOR SUPPORTING DTA!
Together, we’re making real change!
Thank you,
Antionette Hughes
DTA Chapter President, SEIU 509
Natalie Forte
DTA Regional VP, Boston
Joseph Malone
DTA Regional VP, North Shore
Cheri Antelo
DTA Regional VP, South Shore and Cape
Michelle Auterio
DTA Regional VP, Merrimack Valley and Malden
Bob Sinni
DTA Regional VP, Worcester
Molly Bruscoe
DTA Regional VP, Springfield
