Domestic Workers
@domesticworkers
The National Domestic Workers Alliance organizes domestic workers in the United States for respect, recognition and labor standards.
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https://www.domesticworkers.org/ 30-05-2011 14:20:20
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ICYMI: Britnee Timberlake of NDWA and New Jersey Citizen Action published an op-ed to spotlight the NJ #DomesticWorkersBillofRights .
'It’s time to rectify these historical injustices and acknowledge the immense value of care and domestic work.'
mosaic.nj.com/commentary/202…
Thank you Secretary Xavier Becerra for championing solutions for care workers and caregiving families. It’s personal and urgent for so many of us.
#CareCantWait
10 years ago today, Lakewood twp passed the Domestic Workers 'Bill of Rights' as a resolution after multiple visits, and we continue that fight to uphold it! But we need S723/A822 the #NewJersey Domestic Workers Bill of Rights! Make the call to Paul Sarlo to post and hear!
Rosalynn Carter has been an unwavering advocate for caregivers and a visionary in reinforcing our care infrastructure.
Her resilience and commitment to the care movement will be remembered, and we will continue to fight in her honor.
#RosalynnCarter
Our hearts are heavy hearing the news of Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s passing, and our deepest sympathies extend to her family during this time.
#RosalynnCarter
nytimes.com/2023/11/19/us/…
While sample agreements for house cleaners, home care workers, and nannies may seem like a small step, they are a big victory for workers and families, Haeyoung Yoon of Domestic Workers told Sara Luterman.
bit.ly/3ulBIIL
Today, NDWA Pennsylvania Chapter is hosting the “Philly Workers Fight Back” Summit with Philly AFL-CIO, The Coalition for Restaurant Safety and Health, Philly Black Workers, Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, the Sheller Center Temple Law School and more to learn how to fight back against workplace retaliation and backlash.
Philadelphia! 📍🚍
Philly's #DomesticWorkerBillofRights was passed in 2020 and included labor protections, meal and rest breaks, paid time off, advance notice of termination, protection from discrimination and harassment, and the right to a written employment contract.
A crisis of care — How Congress votes on funding could tip the balance in 2024
“The choices we make now, the actions we take in Congress, and the decisions we endorse will resonate with voters in 2024.” Hillary Holley Care In Action #CareCantWait
thehill.com/opinion/white-…
Next Saturday, 11/18, join the PA Chapter of Domestic Workers for the “Philly Workers Fight Back” Summit at 9:30AM at First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St.)
🔗Sign up at bit.ly/NDWAFightBackS…
Happening NOW: Our president Ai-jen Poo is giving a live lecture, 'From the Crisis Economy to the Care Economy' on our Facebook page here:
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Wage theft is a common violation domestic and care workers face. A written agreement would lock in fair wages and prevent wage theft. We applaud U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su & call on the Senate to confirm her. #YesJulieSu !