In the American Jobs Plan, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has allocated an additional $400 billion in investments in what he calls the “Caregiving Economy,” which includes expanding access to long-term services and supports in individuals’ homes and the community for people with disabilities.
In addition, this investment will support well-paying union caregiving jobs with benefits, as the majority of these roles are currently uncompensated or low-wage jobs. What are long-term services and supports? According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), “Long-term services and supports (LTSS) consist of a broad range of day-to-day help needed by people with long-term conditions, disabilities or frailty.” The organization further
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