Gillibrand Announces Legislation to Address Shortage of Long-Term Care Workers

A bill in the U.S. Senate aims to address a nationwide shortage of long-term care workers, including certified nursing assistants, personal care aides, and home health aides. On Wednesday, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act during a video conference call with statewide media outlets, including WDOE News. Gillibrand says approximately half of the 3.7 million aides in home health or personal care earned less than $30,000 in 2022...

Kirsten Gillibrand: workers are getting underpaid

The New York Democrat says her bill would provide $100 billion in federal grants and improve labor protections and benefits to strengthen that workforce, especially in rural and underserved communities...

Kirsten Gillibrand: would help retain workers

She adds that New York State is currently facing a shortage of 1.2 million home care workers.