CPC Issues Response to Misinformation from Ain’t I A Woman Campaign

The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) has issued a strong rebuttal against what it describes as misinformation being circulated by the Ain’t I A Woman Campaign regarding a recent court decision.

In a detailed statement, CPC expressed concern that campaign organizers have mischaracterized legal proceedings to target the organization unfairly. The controversy centers on a recent New York Supreme Court decision in Chen et al. v. Reardon, where the court granted class certification status to petitioners—a procedural ruling that did not address the merits of claims against CPC’s subsidiary, the CPC Home Attendant Program (CPCHAP).

“The Court did not make a ruling on the merits of the claims or order any cases to be reopened,” CPC emphasized in its statement, clarifying that the decision was purely technical in nature.

The organization stressed its longstanding support for home care workers and reform of the controversial 24-hour shift system. As a unionized agency, CPC says it fully supports the transition to universal 12-hour split shifts but maintains that individual agencies cannot implement such changes unilaterally.

“Like all home care agencies, CPCHAP cannot unilaterally split 24-hour shifts and has been advocating for state-level reform for years,” the statement noted.

The dispute highlights ongoing tensions in New York’s home care industry, where workers have long complained about 24-hour shifts. CPC says it remains committed to its core mission of providing essential services to over 80,000 community members, including vulnerable populations like older adults and people with disabilities.

As the new state legislative session begins, CPC reported it is actively advocating for policy priorities including Fair Pay for Home Care Workers and Just Pay for Human Services Workers. The organization is a steering committee member of the Fair Pay for Home Care campaign, focusing efforts on officials with the authority to implement systemic reforms.

CPC’s statement methodically addressed what it characterized as falsehoods spread by campaign organizers. Among the corrections provided, CPC noted that CPCHAP manages only 24 cases involving 24-hour shifts out of more than 11,000 such cases statewide—contradicting claims that it is the largest provider of 24-hour care.

The organization also disputed allegations about wage theft, noting that the campaign’s own legal filings cite significantly lower figures than the $90 million claimed in public statements. Additional corrections addressed misconceptions about contracts, retaliation claims, and the organization’s stance on legislative reform.

CPC further clarified that it has taken no position on the No More 24 Act currently under consideration and has not engaged with City Council on this legislation, contrary to campaign claims that the organization opposes the bill.

The dispute underscores broader challenges facing New York’s home care industry, which serves a growing elderly and disabled population while grappling with workforce shortages, funding constraints, and debates over fair labor practices.

Industry experts note that resolving these issues will likely require coordinated action by state regulators, healthcare payers, and care providers—with significant implications for both workers and the vulnerable populations they serve.

As the legislative session progresses, stakeholders will be watching closely to see whether meaningful reform emerges to address the concerns of both home care workers advocating for better conditions and organizations like CPC that provide essential community services.