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Domestic Workers
NYC Nannies Built an Underground Care Economy That Should Inspire US Policy
A circle of nannies in New York City created an underground care economy that challenges us to dream bigger.
Care Workers Demand Federal Support as First Responders in Climate Crises
Domestic care workers have been overlooked in the economy and as political actors for too long.
Domestic Workers Need Federal Protections — Even More So Amid a Pandemic
All we’re asking is for the same rights and protections other workers enjoy.
Domestic Workers Are Organizing to Make Care Work a 2020 Election Issue
Organizers are working to make sure voters “only consider candidates who value and respect domestic workers.”
Who Cares for Care Workers During the Pandemic?
This pandemic exposes the urgent need for a major transformation in how we think about and support care workers.
Health Care Workers on Front Lines of COVID-19 Outbreak Lack Key Protections
The lack of protections could create shortages of caregivers and undermine efforts to control the coronavirus.
Philadelphia Domestic Workers Win a New Bill of Rights
This historic piece of legislation extends rights and protections to 16,000 domestic workers in Philadelphia.
Stress, Overwork and Insecurity Are Driving Up Workplace Accidents
The pressure to work faster and longer is making work more dangerous for many jobs.
The First-Ever National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Is a Game Changer
The legislation is expected to be introduced when the new Congress convenes next year.
Black Domestic Workers Demand Better Pay, Professionalism and Respect
A new report shines light on health care workers in Durham and Atlanta.