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The Struggle for Caregiving Equity
What impact has the pandemic had on parents, care providers, and the practices of caregiving and parenting more broadly?
Domestic Workers Face Rampant Harassment on the Job, With Little Protection
Low-wage immigrants face rampant sexual violence.
When Deportation Is a Death Sentence: One Domestic Worker’s Fight for Survival
Reina Gomez needs to be in the US to live; the US needs her labor.
Next Steps in the Fight for Paid Family Leave and Paid Sick Leave
The so-called “paid leave” in the Trump budget is just part of a shell game, says Ellen Bravo of Family Values @ Work.
Women Doing Paid and Unpaid Work Are Called to Strike: A Conversation With Erin Mahoney
Women need to build a movement that elected officials of all parties feel accountable to.
Investing in the Care Economy: Domestic Workers in California Hope for Overtime Pay
Greater public investment is needed to help people with disabilities pay caregivers living wages and overtime pay.
Immigrant Women Lead Efforts to Transform Conditions for Domestic Workers in Illinois
Nannies, house cleaners and caregivers in Illinois are calling for legislation that could help improve their work conditions.
Campaigns for Paid Family and Medical Leave Gain Momentum, Despite GOP Resistance
Activists are pushing forward paid leave bills in several states, and Washington, DC, may soon offer 16 weeks of paid time off.