The following are the Legislative Goals Set by the Caucus for State Supported Living Centers. These were approved by a vote of the caucus and by a vote of the full body of the General Assembly. They will become part of TSEU’s overall political program along with our statewide program and the issues decided on by our sister agencies and universities.

We will fight for:
1. A full pay group wage increase for all direct care and support staff
2.Increased & better training for staff
3.Hazardous duty pay for work with individuals with severe behaviors and/or dual diagnosis
4.A guarantee of full choice of placement to individuals, parents and guardians
5. Worked holidays that fall on weekends should be treated like any other worked holiday

We will fight against:
6. All attempts to eliminate or reduce due process (grievance) rights
7. Any attempt to close or privatize facilities

Organizing Resolution:
Fully understanding that no one will just give us what we need because it is the right thing to do and that we have to win our demands through our organizing and our involvement we resolved that we will double the membership of the union at SSLC facilities across the state over the next two years (2010-2012). We know that this can only be done if we actively participate in forming and maintaining organizing committees, take workplace targets, and persist in asking our co-workers to join the union.

If you would like to attend any upcoming caucus meeting or need additional information,
please contact JIM BRANSON or your TSEU Office.

DADS / SSLC Caucus Issue Sheet
Build a quality system of care for the developmentally disabled - DETAILS

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Finding the solutions and working to fix the problems
proper training - support from management - direct care staff input - adequate coverage - ability to take leave time - general work climate - DETAILS