Jun 15 2022
This article discusses the Domestic Worker Employment Rights Amendment Act of 2022 in Washington, D.C., which aims to provide protections for domestic workers against workplace discrimination and exploitation. The bill is currently being considered by the Committee on Labor & Workforce Development.
Learn More Aprende MásMar 17 2022
This month we’re ramping up our campaign to pass a National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights to correct these injustices. We're also working on state-level Bill of Rights in Washington, DC and New Jersey as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure domestic workers receive the protections they deserve at the federal and local levels.
Learn More Aprende MásMar 16 2022
This article highlights personal stories of domestic workers and their hopes that the DC Domestic Workers Bill of Rights will grant them long-awaited recognition and rights.
Learn More Aprende MásMar 15 2022
This article highlights the challenges faced by domestic workers, many of whom are women of color and immigrants, and emphasizes the importance of granting them the same dignity and rights as other workers. The bill's introduction is seen as a step towards addressing historical inequalities and systemic racism that have affected domestic workers.
Learn More Aprende MásOn Tuesday March 15, At-Large Councilmember Elissa Silverman introduced a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights in the DC Council -- B24-0712, the Domestic Worker Employment Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
Learn More Aprende MásFeb 01 2022
DC Chapter releases a video that uses the stories of domestic workers and employers in DC to share why a Bill of Rights is urgently needed
Learn More Aprende MásJul 01 2021
The DC Chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance held a town hall with DC At-Large Councilwoman Elissa Silverman to amplify the stories of domestic workers and the need for the DC Council to pass a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights.
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Why doesn’t D.C. protect domestic workers from discrimination—and what is being done to close what many consider a loophole in the law?
Learn More Aprende MásAug 22 2019
This article delves into the movement to expand protections for domestic workers in Washington, D.C., focusing on their exclusion from the city's Human Rights Act and the efforts to rectify this gap.
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