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TRAINING
6. How supportive would you be of the idea of bargaining for a training fund that would help
offset the costs of skills training/certification for homecare workers?
O Very supportive
Osupportive
O Not supportive
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENTS
7. With gas prices constantly rising, how important is it to you to increase your mileage
reimbursements for client service-related travel?
O Very Important O Important O Not Very Important O Not Important at All
TIME OFF
8. Last contract, we got our foot in the door with one paid day off per year for hourly caregivers,
but that clearly is not enough. How important is it to you to increase the number of paid days
off?
O Very Important O Important O Not Very Important O Not Important at All
GETTING INVOLVED
In every effort to make change happen, our success is measured by the strength of our voice and
unity. Our last contract campaign took commitment, stamina and the involvement of homecare workers
throughout our state. With your input, support and enthusiasm we can continue to make a positive
change, creating better jobs for ourselves and better care for our clients. Volunteer! Learn more about
your union! Get acquainted with your co-workers! Gain experience and training that will change your life!
9. Which of the following are you willing to do? (check all that apply)
Ocome to local area meeting to elect bargaining team and delegates
ORun for election to be on the bargaining team or a delegate
Ocall co-workers in your neighborhood to share information
O Educate your legislators about your job
Owork to elect candidates who support homecare
OlHelp share homecare stories in your local paper/media source
OlHelp set up meetings to talk to other homecare workers re bargaining
OYes, I'd like to help out, but I would like more information first
COMMENTS...
Are there other issues you would like to see addressed in our contract?
Thank you for completing this survey!
STRONGER TOGETHER
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