http://domesticworkersunited.org/ Domestic Workers United (DWU) organizes to build power, establish fair labor standards, and raise the level of respect for domestic workers. DWU is led by a Steering Committee of domestic workers. en-us matt@helen-marie.com matt@helen-marie.com Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:08:56 -0500 PHP Framework http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/48 It's that time again:Domestic Workers United is heading to Albany and we want YOU to join us! When: Februarrry 9, 2010 Assembling at 6:30 AM in front of Barnes & Noble Union Square 33 E 17th St New York, NY 10003 Departing for Albany at 7:00 AM SHARP For further information, contact Joyce @ 212-481-5747 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/48 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/44 Join domestic worker organizers, feminist scholars, activists, legislators, and other allies to raise awareness on how to extend protections to all working women. Featuring a video presentation of women leaders from across the country who are raising their voices to support the work being done on behalf of domestic workers in this country. Video includes appearances by: Jennifer Baumgardner, activist and author; the Guerilla Girls, artists and activists; maria Hinojosa ‘84, Senior Correspondent of NOW on PBS and NPR’s Latino USA anchor; Katha Pollitt, author and The Nation columnist; amy richards ‘92, activist and author; Gloria Steinem, activist and Ms. Magazine co-founder; and Jessica Valenti, Feministing.com founder. 7:00 - 9:00 pm Julius Held Auditorium 304 Barnard Hall, Barnard College - Barnard Center for Research on Women 3009 Broadway New York, NY 10027 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/44 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/43 Bring your entire family, community and congregations to this Sunday afternoon, after-church, "march for peace and justice in the home" to show how many people of faith support and are connected to domestic workers. With children leading the march, many generations will march together with one common message and theme. Let's send a strong message to the NY State Legislature and the Governor that we won't stop until they honor, respect and protect the work that makes all other work possible in New York. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm City Hall - across from 250 Broadway Take the N/R to City Hall, or the 4/5/6 to Brooklyn Bridge RSVP, particularly with groups to joycedwu@gmail.com or (212) 481-5747 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/43 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/42 Many domestic workers, particularly live-in workers, work around the clock without rest. We're asking all New Yorkers who support domestic workers rights, to stand together for 24 hours straight in a symbolic show of support for the passage of the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights - so that domestic workers can receive overtime, job security, basic respect and recognition. 8:00 am - 8:00 am City Hall - across from 250 Broadway Take the N/R to City Hall, or the 4/5/6 to Brooklyn Bridge RSVP, and sign up for a shift, aijendwu@gmail.com, or (212) 481-5747 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/42 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/41 Join domestic workers for a day of culture, testimony, truth-telling, legislative visits, a rally and march at a critical time in the legislative session Buses Leaving 6:30 am from Union Square Barnes and Nobles - North side of the park Returning by 8:00 pm the same day Take the N/R/4/5/6/L to Union Square RSVP - aijendwu@gmail.com, or (212) 481-5747 Download the Flyer for June 8 - 14 events http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/41 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/40 Join us for an inspiring program honoring the women in your family and community who have worked as domestic workers and made it possible for us to be where we are today. Co-Sponsored by: Assemblyman Keith Wright, New York City Councilmember Gale A. Brewer, The New York Domestic Workers Justice Coalition, Community Voices Heard. . . List in formation. * * Free and open to the public * * St. Philips Episcopal Church 204 W. 134th St. @ 7th Ave. - Take the B Train to 135th St. Download Flyer/A> http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/40 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/39 A POWERFUL WEEK OF ACTION AND MOVEMENT-BUILDING **Thank you for being part of it ** The five-year campaign for the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights reached new heights this week, mobilizing over 2000 people, 100 organizations, and congregations around the state and country, towards labor standards, respect and dignity for domestic workers. Joined by representatives of the National Domestic Workers Alliance from Houston, Los Angeles, Baltimore, Washington DC, Oakland and San Francisco, the week launched a national effort to win in New York. The kick-off event, "The Jewish Community Stands with Domestic Workers - A Shalom Bayit Public Forum," organized by Jews for Racial and Economic Justice and partner organizations, brought together 300 supporters, including 6 Jewish Senators and Assemblymembers, leaders and rabbis from Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist Jewish communities, all to rally in support of the Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights. Elected officials in attendance... http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/39 Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/33 April 28 - Tuesday - DOMESTIC WORKERS TAKE ACTION IN ALBANY 10:00 am - Morning Program 11:00 am - Press Conference 11:00 - 2:00 pm - Legislative Meetings 2:00 - Rally and March 4:00 - Closing Buses leaving NYC - 6:30 am, April 28, returning 7:30pm From Barnes and Noble on the North Side of Union Square Park 17th Street and Union Square take the 4/5/6/N/R/W to Union Square http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/33 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400