Direct Support Professionals (
DSPs
) are the caring professionals who provide direct services to children and adults with I/DD.
Join us on Monday, May 13 from 10:00am—1:00pm for a rally in front of the NJ State House Annex in Trenton to tell Governor Murphy and the Legislature that $54-million is needed in FY2020 to secure a competitive DSP starting wage that’s 25% above minimum wage. A HUGE turnout would make a strong statement to lawmakers that NJ must #PayFair4DirectCare in FY2020.
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**EVENT DETAILS**
Date/Time:
Monday, May 13th 10:00am-1:00pm, held Rain* or Shine
*Rain ponchos will be provided in the event of inclement weather
Where:
In front of the State House Annex, 125 West State Street, Trenton
What to Wear:
If you already have a lime green Coalition for a DSP Living Wage t-shirt, please wear it to the event. Otherwise, please wear green or blue. A limited number of Coalition t-shirts will also be available on a first come, first serve basis at the event.
What to Bring:
Bring a bag lunch or money to purchase lunch at the State House Cafeteria or nearby Café 128 on West State Street. Food will not be provided.
Bring signs to the rally in support of $54-million in FY2020 for increased wages for DSPs. Need help figuring out what to write? How about:
• It’s time NJ #PayFair4DirectCare
• Direct Support is #NotMinWageWork
• Who will care if no one is there?!
• DSPs Do More, They Deserve More
• Low Pay is NOT OK
Please keep in mind that no sticks or poles may be affixed on the signs and they must be made solely of paper or cardboard, otherwise they will not be permitted for safety reasons. Limited materials will also be available the day of the rally for those who arrive early and want to make a sign on site.
Registration: This is a FREE event and all are welcome and encouraged to attend, but we are asking people to register to give us an idea of numbers for planning purposes: