AccessCNY Executive Director Paul Joslyn says it took a comprehensive campaign to get the ears of Albany to act on the crisis. HEAR THE STORY HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily reflect...
Direct care workers: Budget sets aside $55 million to raise the salaries of those who work with the disabled. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily reflect the views of...
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced over the weekend that the 2017-18 NYS Budget agreement includes funding that will help ensure direct care workers are paid fair, competitive wages. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS,...
Lawmakers sometime late Wednesday or Thursday are hoping to adopt a final state budget, according to the Buffalo News. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily reflect the views...
Although Governor Cuomo said "he will not sign the budget unless $55 million is included for Direct Service Professionals," nothing is set in stone until the budget is signed READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP...
The Legislature is expected to return to Albany today to pass the extender. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily reflect the views of CP of NYS, its Board of...
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"There are some things in government that are no-brainers. And being fair to direct care is a no-brainer," said Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. SEE THE STORY HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily...
Governor Andrew Cuomo promises to join Legislature and #bFair2DirectCare. SEE THE GOVERNOR'S REMARKS HERE ...
Governor Cuomo says he won’t sign budget without increase in wages for direct care workers. SEE THE STORY HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily reflect the views of CP of NYS, its...