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Steven Walls and John Walls
"When John had a life-changing accident, I knew it was my responsibility to make sure he had the support he needed to stay independent. But when I had a gastric ulcer, I didn't have the medical insurance to make sure it was taken care of. While I was in the hospital, John's independence was at risk. We need the Consumer Workforce Council to support home care consumers like John, and workers like me, statewide."
Steven Walls and John Walls
Lawrence, PA
Time for the Consumer Workforce Council!
A Consumer Workforce Council will expand home care options for seniors and people with disabilities -- while improving wages and providing health benefits for the direct care attendants who serve them.
Tell our Legislators and Governor Rendell: It's Time for the Consumer Workforce Council!
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We Did It!
On April 1st, over two hundred people with disabilities, seniors, and home care attendants gathered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to tell our legislators and Governor Rendell that now is the time for the Consumer Workforce Council.
With support from over a dozen legislators who stood with us, lots of press coverage of all of us urging lawmakers to move quickly on the CWC, and strong representation from the whole state, we know that we are well on our way to building the retainable, reliable home care workforce people with disabilities and seniors need.
Watch this CBS 21 news footage of our rally, march, and press conference:
And read these articles from across the state about the growing campaign for the Consumer Workforce Council and our success on April 1st:
Scranton, PA Daily Review: Capitol Matters: Lawmakers Mull Consumer Workforce Council
Patriot-News: Rally Focused on Need for Home Care Workers
Pennsylvania Legislative Service: Groups Urge Governor to Build the Consumer Workforce Council
Capitolwire: Consumer Workforce Council Advocates Rally for Support
And download our newsletter, celebrating the great day we had in Harrisburg at the bottom of this page!
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