Oct 27 2025
From July to September 2025, domestic workers reported worsening economic and labor conditions across multiple metrics. In September alone, participants experienced levels of economic insecurity on par with the worst ever reported, as well as the highest levels of underemployment in years.
Learn More Aprende MásAug 11 2025
This report summarizes 2,889 responses to seven biweekly surveys conducted among Spanish-speaking domestic workers in the second quarter of 2025 (April-June). It explores key concerns related to basic needs, employment situation, job quality, psychological well-being, and worker voice.
Learn More Aprende MásJul 30 2025
NDWA collects survey data from Spanish-speaking domestic workers through La Alianza, a Facebook Messenger chatbot with about 177,000 subscribers, using biweekly multiple-choice surveys embedded in news messages, allowing the organization to track employment and economic trends
Learn More Aprende MásJul 10 2025
This report shares findings from 974 responses to two well-being surveys among Spanish-speaking domestic workers in early 2025. It highlights concerning rates of poor psychological well-being and the unique stressors affecting this workforce.
Learn More Aprende MásMay 27 2025
This report summarizes 2,970 responses to six biweekly surveys among Spanish-speaking domestic workers in the first quarter of 2025. It explores key concerns related to covering basic needs, employment situation, job quality and working conditions.
Learn More Aprende MásMay 16 2025
This report summarizes 2,970 responses to six biweekly surveys among Spanish-speaking domestic workers in the first quarter of 2025. It explores key concerns related to covering basic needs, employment situation, job quality and working conditions.
Learn More Aprende MásMar 06 2025
The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Report showed that, after revisions, there was an increase in nonfarm payroll jobs in December 2024. The general unemployment rate ticked down, while the rate for women also decreased. NDWA’s December data shows that the joblessness rate for domestic worker respondents remained at 18%. It remains higher compared to the rate of 9% who reported having no jobs before COVID-19.
Learn More Aprende MásDec 06 2024
The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Report shows employment growth in line with expectations. At the same time, the general unemployment rate ticked up. NDWA’s November data shows that joblessness increased slightly among surveyed domestic workers. Joblessness has remained between 17% and 18% since August. While this is still within the lower end of joblessness rates we have seen since the pandemic began, it remains twice the rate of 9% who reported having no jobs before COVID-19.
Learn More Aprende MásNov 01 2024
The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Report shows slowed employment growth likely due to labor strikes and the impact of recent hurricanes, and no change in the unemployment rate. NDWA’s October data shows that joblessness decreased slightly among surveyed domestic workers. While this is still within the lower end of joblessness rates we have seen since the pandemic began, it remains over the rate of 9% who reported having no jobs before COVID-19.
Learn More Aprende MásOct 08 2024
The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Report shows job growth above market expectations in September, and the general unemployment rate ticked down. NDWA’s September data shows that joblessness remained at 18%. After fluctuating between 15% and 16% for five months, joblessness increased to 18% in August and remained the same in September. While this is still within the lower end of joblessness rates we’ve seen since the COVID-19 pandemic began, it remains twice the rate of 9% who reported having no jobs before the pandemic.
Learn More Aprende Más