103 - Where the Profession Is Now (with Les Sweeney)

Les Sweeney is the CEO of the Professional Assist Corporation and President of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. He's been with the organization since 1994 and Les and Whitney dive into a discussion about the regular survey of massage education programs published by the ABMP.
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Good interview, but I was sorry that they didn’t mention the unionization efforts that are happening in spas studios in the US. Elements and Hand&Stone both have unionized locations, and at least one hotel spa is organizing. Collective bargaining is a key way for employee massage therapists to protect themselves from wage theft and exploitation, so they can do the job they love and still attain financial security. We deserve fair wages and benefits for the skilled labor we provide.