#BeTheHelp

It takes a village to make a change.

#BeTheHelp is a campaign created to give everyone who has been moved by the motion picture “The Help” a way to be a part of improving the lives and working conditions of domestic workers.

Ways to take action:

• Like Our Page on Facebook
• Tweet This: #iPledge to #BeTheHelp needed to create respect, recognition, and protection for @DomesticWorkers. Join me? http://domesticworkers.org/#bethehelp
• Share Your Story: Tell us about a domestic worker in your life by posting a story and/or photo on Facebook or Twitter. Tag “@National Domestic Workers Alliance” on Facebook and use #HelpStories hashtag on Twitter.

#BeTheHelp

California Bill of Rights Campaign

On June 2, 2011, the California Assembly approved AB 889, the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. The bill now heads to the Senate for approval. Co-sponsored by Assemblymembers Allen (D- Sonoma), Cedillo (D- LA), Ma (D- San Francisco), Monning (D- Carmel) and Senator De Léon , the bill would improve the quality of care for children, families and seniors by expanding basic labor protections for household workers and setting industry-wide standards. While current exclusions for domestic workers are confusing and leave well-meaning employers vulnerable to liability, the standards AB 889 provides will create clarity and strengthen an industry which is vital to many Californians.

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Caring Across Generations Campaign

Organizing across generations and communities to bring dignity and value to the contributions of our nation’s aging population and the workforce who cares for them.

Visit the Caring Across Generations campaign website to learn more about this exciting and necessary new campaign, share care stories, and take action.

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International Labor Organization Campaign

Victory at Last! Domestic Workers win Global Recognition with the Adoption of the ILO Convention for Domestic Workers.

On June 16, 2011, Governments, Employers and Workers of the world at the 100th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland adopted the First Convention and accompanying Recommendation on Decent Work for Domestic Workers. When the vote was announced, domestic workers unfurled a banner that read “C189: Congratulations! Now for the “domestic work” of governments- RATIFY.” Support for the Convention was overwhelming, with 396 voting in favor, and only 16 voting against (all employers), with an additional 63 abstaining. The Recommendation passed with 90% approval.  Press Release >>

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New York Bill of Rights Campaign

Inspiring Victory for Domestic Workers! We Made History! New York becomes first state to recognize domestic workers

After six years of organizing by domestic workers together with unions, employers, clergy and community organizations, the New York State Legislature passed the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights (A1470B/S2311E) on July 1, 2010. Domestic workers are finally recognized as real workers under the law!!

The fight was not easy. Angelica Hernandez, a member of Domestic Workers United, traveled to Albany twenty-six times during the course of the campaign; each trip to Albany is a 12-14 hour day. In addition to Domestic Workers United, members of all of the New York Domestic Workers Justice Coalition groups – Adhikaar for Human Rights, Unity Housecleaners, Damayan Migrant Workers Association, Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees, Andolan Organizing South Asian Workers – rallied, marched, attended meetings and mobilized during the six year-long effort. The commitment and leadership of domestic workers inspired thousands to join the campaign.

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We Belong Together

Women Unite for our Children and Families

We Belong Together is an initiative of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, the National Asian Pacific American Womens Forum, and others, to bring attention to the ways in which unjust immigration laws affect women, children and families.

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