Jul 29 2021
WASHINGTON — Today, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), re-introduced into Congress the National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights.
Learn More Aprende MásJun 16 2021
NEW JERSEY — Today, Senator Richard J. Codey, Senator Loretta Weinberg, and Assemblywoman Britnee N. Timberlake announced the introduction of the New Jersey Domestic Workers Bill of Rights in order for local domestic workers to receive protection, support, and safety in the workforce.
Learn More Aprende MásFeb 10 2021
New York City, NY—The National Domestic Workers Alliance, Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network, Adhikaar and Carroll Gardens Association call on New York City elected officials to adopt a new NYC Care Campaign platform to both invest in the care sector as well address the needs of domestic workers, parents, family caregivers, seniors and people with disabilities.
Learn More Aprende MásMay 13 2020
Washington, DC—With House Democrats unveiling a new coronavirus rescue bill Tuesday, and Congress debating how big to go — and who to include — in the next round of relief, a new poll shows that Americans are now strongly in support of a bold federal response that puts workers and families first. The comprehensive new survey released today by Caring Across Generations and National Domestic Workers Alliance reveals how the coronavirus pandemic has dramatically changed our politics and Americans’ views of the role of government.
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In response to the release of the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, National Domestic Workers Alliance executive director Ai-jen Poo issued this statement.
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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.
Learn More Aprende MásMar 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.
Learn More Aprende MásMar 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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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.
Learn More Aprende MásJul 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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