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Policy Solutions Must Address Long-Standing Inequities

Apr 21 2020

Washington, DC—In response to data that shows that Black people are dying of coronavirus at higher rates, the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) is calling for urgent support for low-wage workers during the pandemic, including better base pay, protective equipment, accessible testing, family care support and hazard pay for nannies, house cleaners, and home care workers. Many low-wage workers, and particularly domestic workers, are primarily women of color and immigrants including home care work that has a majority of Black women workers.

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National Domestic Workers Alliance Launches Coronavirus Care Fund to Raise $4 Million for Domestic Workers

Mar 16 2020

Washington, DC—The National Domestic Workers Alliance is launching the Coronavirus Care Fund, an emergency relief fund for domestic workers facing hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The goal of the fund is to raise $4,000,000 to support 10,000 workers. People can donate here starting at 10:30 am ET on Monday, March 16th.

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Coronavirus Relief Deal Must Move Forward to Protect Low Wage Workers

Mar 14 2020

In response to the House passage last night of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, National Domestic Workers Alliance executive director Ai-jen Poo issued this statement.

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Coronavirus Relief Bill Must Pass Immediately With No Changes

Mar 12 2020

In response to the upcoming House of Representatives vote on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, National Domestic Workers Alliance executive director Ai-jen Poo issued this statement.

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Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) Introduce National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights

Jul 15 2019

Washington, DC — Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) plan to introduce early this week the National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, a landmark piece of legislation to ensure that every nanny, housecleaner and home care worker in the United States can earn a decent living, have a voice at work, support their health and their families, and work in safety and with dignity.

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