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Direct Care Workers Demand Fair Wages Amid Shortage

1/23/2025

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Diondre Clarke, a passionate direct care worker in North Carolina, is fighting for fair wages and benefits amid a critical workforce shortage. At a recent workshop, she and others tackled the pressing issues of low pay and lack of respect, advocating for a living wage and the expansion of apprenticeship programs to uplift their vital profession.

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Story summary

Diondre Clarke, a passionate direct care worker in North Carolina, is fighting for fair wages and benefits amid a critical workforce shortage. At a recent workshop, she and others tackled the pressing issues of low pay and lack of respect, advocating for a living wage and the expansion of apprenticeship programs to uplift their vital profession.