Governor Healey’s drastic proposal of budget cuts will have a devastating impact on our most vulnerable residents and jeopardize the livelihoods of human service workers across the Commonwealth.
When the budget was announced, we immediately contacted impacted members, met with other union and labor partners, and began outreach to legislators. Over the last week, hundreds of members have emailed legislators asking them to oppose these cuts.
This is not a done deal. We are not letting the Governor’s proposal go unchallenged. We are committed to ongoing actions that centers member and community voices throughout this fight.
How you can get involved
Email your legislators
Click here to send an email to your state representative and ask them to co-sponsor our #CareNotCuts budget amendments!
Links to our Budget Amendments
Amendment #1550: Rep. Decker, Supporting DMH Caseworkers
Amendment #1164: Rep. Galvin, Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children
Amendment #1096: Rep. Vieira, Cape Cod & Islands Community Health Center
Amendment #1098: Rep. Vieira, Cape Cod & Islands Community Health Center Expansion
Amendment #1331: Rep. DuBois, Best Practices in Pay Equity
Amendment #1231: Rep LeBoeuf, Mass Commission for the Blind Community Services
Share your story
Tell us how the cuts in case management positions & hospital closures impact the communities you serve. Our Communications Team will reach out to anyone who’s interested in publicly sharing their story. Sign up here.
Sign up to meet with your legislators in-person
Meeting with legislators in-person is an opportunity for us to let them know just how critical our state facilities and case managers are in ensuring residents across the Commonwealth receive the care they need. Sign up here.
Upcoming events and informational pickets
Lindemann Building Informational Picket: Wednesday, April 23, 12pm, 101 Cambridge Street, Boston (across from the Bowdoin Blue Line T-stop)
Lowell Informational Picket: Wednesday May 21, 4pm to 5:30pm, 850 Chelmsford Street, Lowell
Wakefield Informational Picket: Wednesday May 28, 12pm to 1:30pm, intersection of North Ave and Albion Street
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