Last night the Governor announced a conceptual budget agreement.
There are still issues that have been left unaddressed. Among those are the 8.5% COLA for the human service workforce. Now more than ever, we need your support for the COLA. Please continue to write your legislator and highlight what a priority it is to have the COLA for the workforce and for provider agencies. Your voice must be heard
Last night I was on Capitol Tonight with Susan Arbetter, highlighting the significance of the COLA. The link is attached below.
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/politics/2023/04/27/advocate–8-5–cost-of-living-adjustment-needed-for-mental-health-workers

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Support Mental Health Workforce Funding and Community Support
“We need an 8.5% Cost of Living Adjustment for the Mental Health Workforce”
So far, the Senate and House have included the 8.5% COLA for mental health workforce funding. Thank you for helping to make this happen. Let’s make our voices heard again!
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