Jul 10 2026
Maryland's home care workforce shortage has left our communities struggling to access the services they desperately need. Legislators need to hear from you. Ensure that home care workers are compensated fairly for the critical work they do.
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Despite the passage of D.C.’s landmark Domestic Workers Employment Rights Amendment Act—which granted nannies, housekeepers, and home health aides critical protection against discrimination and the right to written contracts—advocates with the National Domestic Workers Alliance emphasize that legal policy alone is not enough. To combat ongoing wage theft, unsafe conditions, and workplace isolation in this historically undervalued industry, local organizers are actively reaching workers through outreach and safety workshops to turn legislative victory into real dignity, protection, and fair labor practices on the ground.
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This article highlights how domestic workers in Washington D.C., primarily women of color and often immigrants, have faced mistreatment and lack of essential rights due to a lack of contracts and regulations, with a historical basis in racism. The passage of a domestic workers bill of rights, providing basic employment protections, is advancing in the D.C. Council to address these issues and recognize the importance of these workers.
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The Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights, which aims to extend employment rights to more than 9,000 domestic workers in the District, passed unanimously during D.C. Council’s final legislative session of the year. The bill passed during its second and final vote on Wednesday. The bill will now move onto Mayor Muriel Bowser’s desk to either sign into law or veto.
Learn More Aprende MásNov 30 2022
The article is about the struggles and challenges faced by domestic workers in Washington, D.C., particularly those who work in roles like construction and child care. It highlights the case of Yeny, a domestic worker who had a 16-hour workday but was not paid for her work by her employer.
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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.
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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.
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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 MásAug 28 2019
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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