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YOUR MODERN MASSAGE ASSOCIATION
Together, we can make a difference.
At USOLMT, we champion your cause and empower you to advocate for yourself, your profession, and the entire massage therapy industry. Together, we can drive positive change. Discover more about our mission and how you can get involved.
Key Advocacy Efforts
the usolmt advocacy program
Below is a list of our Advocacy Program Priorities, highlighting some of the key areas we focus on. However, this is just the beginning; there is much more we need to do to advance our profession. At USOLMT, we believe you deserve far more support than you receive today. If you agree, join us and experience the USOLMT difference.
C.A.R.E. (Coaching, Advocacy, Resources, & Empowerment)
EMPLOYEE SUPPORT PROGRAM
- Worker's Rights Resources
- Your Right to Refuse Service
- Eliminating Employment Misclassification
- Eliminating Wage Theft
- Reporting Violations
L.E.A.D. (Leaders in Excellence & Development)
EMPLOYER SUPPORT PROGRAM
- Employee-Centric workplaces
- Ethical Massage Businesses
- Reimagining A Sustainable Massage Industry
STUDENT & EDUCATOR RIGHTS
- Student & Apprentice Rights
- Unpaid Labor - Student Internships
- Massage School Educator Rights
- Unpaid Educator Labor
MASSAGE SCHOOLS
- School to Work Bridge Program
- Early Advocacy Education for Students
- Red Flag Frameworks for Screening Students
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
- Separating Legitimate Massage & Sex Work
- Prosecution of Sex Buyers & Stricter Enforcement
- Reduction of Regulatory Fees
- Improving Customer Service for Licensees
SAFETY AND SUPPORT FRAMEWORKS
- Safety Networks for Massage Therapist Protection
- A Panic Button in Every Massage Room
- Resources for MTs who are Victims of Sexual Advances from Clients
- Working with Law Enforcement
CULTURAL AWARENESS & SUPPORT
- Massage for the Underserved and Underprivileged
- Eliminating the Female over Male Therapist Preference
- Increasing Gender Inclusivity Practices
- Closing the Divides in our Profession
PUBLIC EDUCATION
- Nationwide Public Education Programs about Massage
- Educating Government Officials about Massage
- Educating the Media & Expanding Positive Massage News
- Reporting Inappropriate Comments and Behavior
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