USOLMT In Action
USOLMT IN ACTION: 2022
Massage therapists have to be their own advocates on the ground. We need to take action together and support each other to create positive change. We are working to elevate the massage industry from the ground up, focusing on providing resources, new training for our workforce, and breaking new ground in elevating our massage-therapist employers.
What We Advocate For
the usolmt advocacy program
WHAT WE ADVOCATE FOR:
*Safe and sustainable workplaces
*Holding employers accountable to the law
*Eliminating wage theft in the massage industry
*Decriminalization of Sex Work to reduce sexual solicitation, harassment, and prostitution in our industry
*Regulations that promote ease of practice
*Reduction of continuing fees associated with your career
*Reduction of fees associated with massage establishment licensing
*Changes in municipal codes to separate massage from sexually oriented businesses
*Quality entry-level and continuing education
*More opportunities to receive massage in low-income areas
*More opportunities to provide massage therapy to underserved and underprivileged populations
*Diversity, equity, and inclusion displayed in massage therapy leadership boards
*The student's right to a high-quality massage education
*Improvement to the working conditions of massage therapists - higher pay, better benefits, perks, bonus programs, and salaries
*Honesty, Integrity, and Ethics in Massage Businesses
*The elevation of massage-therapist owned businesses and employers
*High health and safety standards in massage therapy including the prevention of infectious disease such as Covid-19, Influenza and others
*Massage Therapists' right to refuse service
*Worker's rights in Massage Employment
*The education of governments, media, and law-enforcement regarding our profession
*Increased public awareness and education regarding massage therapy
*Leadership Transparency, Authenticity and Visibility
*Licensing continuity, CE Continuity, and Standardization of Requirements
*Eliminating the Misclassification of Independent Contractors
*Anti-Bullying & Harassment in our industry and workplaces
*Education in public health, vaccines, and science literacy for all massage therapists
*Expanded business resources and education for all massage therapists
*This is not an exhaustive list. The bottom line is that we advocate for you personally and our profession's forward progress. If you need help with your concerns, do not hesitate to contact us.
