Since last Labor Day, SEIU members initiated new relationships with responsible employers to support common goals, including: A first-of-its-kind national agreement with Addus, a major home care agency. Kaye, et al point out that "Projections indicate that the number of people needing these (personal assistance) services will more than double...in 2050". Addus is addressing the needs of seniors and people with disabilities by providing caregivers paid leave to meet with legislators on key long-term care issues. The pact enables workers to hold elections for representatives and bargain collectively nationwide. It is anticipated that the pact will result in the improvement of quality care by reducing the high rate of turnover in the industry due to low wages, poor benefits, and inadequate funding.