Tammy Hall

Springfield, Massachusetts

I’m a proud PCA and leader with 1199SEIU. About three years ago, I had major surgery that caused me to miss work and eventually lose my job due to the time taken to heal and recover. As a result, I lost everything. I lost my home, I lost my car, and I could barely feed my family at that time. Today I am in need of another surgery. Due to my past experience, I am afraid to take time off work, because I will not have an income to supplement and take care of my responsibilities while out on medical leave. I’m excited that Massachusetts will soon have paid family and medical leave, so people can take care of their health and those they love.