"Human service workers are paid poverty wages while struggling to stay afloat themselves. In some cases, these workers have to rely on the very services and supports they provide."
"Research has found that more than half of frontline public service workers earn less than a living wage in the communities where they work, underscoring the structural financial pressures they face."
"Across the country, and specifically in New York, vacancy rates for frontline jobs exceed 20%, with nearly 20,000 unfilled positions statewide, and high turnover driven by low wages."
"New York policymakers are increasingly recognizing the scale of the affordability crisis facing working people."
Approximately one million human service workers in New York State assist families during difficult times, providing essential services like housing support and meals for seniors. Despite their critical role, these workers often earn poverty wages, leading to economic hardship that mirrors the struggles of the families they serve. Over half of frontline public service workers earn less than a living wage, contributing to high vacancy rates and turnover in the sector. Policymakers are beginning to address the affordability crisis impacting these essential workers.
Read at www.amny.com
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