What We Do

Key Advocacy Efforts

the usolmt advocacy program

Below you will find a list of our Advocacy Program Priorities. This is not an exhaustive list. There is so much more that we need to set our profession straight. Here at USOLMT we believe you should be far more supported than you are today. If you think so too, Join us and experience the USOLMT difference.

EMPLOYEE SUPPORT PROGRAM

Worker's Rights Resources
Your Right to Refuse Service
Eliminating Employment Misclassification
Eliminating Wage Theft
Reporting Violations

EMPLOYER SUPPORT PROGRAM

Employee-Centric workplaces
Ethical Massage Businesses
Reimagining A Sustainable Massage Industry

STUDENT & EDUCATOR RIGHTS

Student & Apprentice Rights
Unpaid Labor - Student Internships
Trade School Educator Rights

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

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
Increasing Diversity in Massage Therapy Leadership
Increasing DEI in Massage Businesses

PUBLIC EDUCATION

Nationwide Public Education Programs about Massage
Educating Government Officials about Massage
Educating the Media & More Positive Massage News
Calling out Inappropriate Comments and Behavior

The Sword and the Scales of Justice

Ongoing Advocacy

ongoing advocacy

USOLMT strives to produce an advocacy newsletter once a month to our email list that contains state board meeting dates, advocacy updates, learning the skills of activism, and advocacy resources.

USOLMT attends state board meetings across the nation when possible to stay up to date on what's happening at the board level nationwide and delivers state board meeting recaps.

USOLMT researches and produces issue briefs on key issues in our industry and in our states and delivers suggested solutions and ways USOLMT may act to improve these issues.

USOLMT produces surveys, scans socials, groups, and speaks to therapists one on one to collect information and feedback that helps guide and inform our advocacy efforts.

USOLMT not only serves as an advocate, but, teaches massage therapists how to get involved and be their own advocates to improve our industry.

USOLMT produces "statement" wear for movements within the massage therapy industry and supports massage therapist's causes.

USOLMT assists our employee and employer members in making positive changes in their workplaces where both sides win.

USOLMT advocates for public policy change that make the jobs of massage therapists easier, safer, and better.

USOLMT encourages and supports grassroots efforts, collaboration, and collective action. Together we are powerful.

YOUR MODERN MASSAGE ASSOCIATION

Advocacy is to change "what is" into "what should be".

Advocacy Program Information

Key Advocacy Efforts

the usolmt advocacy program

Consistent Actions

Ongoing Advocacy

ongoing advocacy

Find out more about Government Relations and Your State's Legislative Process.

YOUR MODERN MASSAGE ASSOCIATION

Advocacy is to change "what is" into "what should be".

Advocacy Program Information

Key Advocacy Efforts

the usolmt advocacy program

Consistent Actions

Ongoing Advocacy

ongoing advocacy

Find out more about Government Relations and Your State's Legislative Process.

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