The Washington State Chapter of the Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care provides information about health policy issues and opportunities for direct action, in both Washingtons.

Advocacy Goals & Objectives

• Insuring equal access to quality health and mental health services
• Insuring funding for quality health and mental health services
• Promoting professional practices of social workers in health care

SSWLHC-WA Endorses "Yes on 1098" Initiative Campaign

The Board of the Washington State SSWLHC voted in May to endorse Washington State Initiative 1098. Initiative 1098, if enough signatures are collected to put the initiative on the November ballot) is a tax reform measure that would make the state tax system more equitable. 1098 would reduce the property tax, eliminate B&O taxes for about 80% of tax-paying businesses in Washington State, and impose a “high earners” income tax on couples with joint income of $400,000 per year ($200,000 for individuals). The funds generated would be utilized for education and health care for Washington State residents.

Initiative 1098 has a website (http://www.yeson1098.com) with extensive information on the initiative as well as information on how you can help. Or call the campaign office at (206) 225-4610.

The board of the Washington State SSWLHC urges you to learn about this issue, and to share the information with your friends, family, and colleagues.

Click here to read the full endorsement (pdf).

2010 Legislative Advocacy Position Paper

The SSWLHC Washington Chapter opposes an All-Cuts State Budget for 2010-11 and supports raising revenue for this biennium. We support Comprehensive Tax Reform for Washington State.

To this end, we have issued a position paper and encourage all social workers to join in lobbying for this important cause. Click on the link below to download the paper.

2010 Legislative Advocacy Position Paper

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Updated 6/16/2010