22 Nov 2011: DWU Supporter Profiled in Ms. Magazine: Making Change, by Amanda Robb. Excerpted from the Fall 2011 issue of Ms. Even though Anika Rahman has lived in the United States more than 20 years... more
03 Nov 2011: Domestic Workers Say No to Keystone XL: Domestic Workers Say No to Keystone XL contacts: DWU: dwuinfo@domesticworkersunited.org NDWA: mariana@domesticworkers.org The National Domestic... more
21 Oct 2011: NY Domestic Workers Convention: A New Day, A New Standard Open to ALL domestic workers Join hundreds of nannies, housekeepers & elderly caregivers to build our power for greater rights... more
06 Oct 2011: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - Communications Coordinator: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Domestic Workers United Job title: Communications Coordinator Term: Part-time, 20 hours per week, with at least 1-year commitment... more
06 Oct 2011: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT- Development Director: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Domestic Workers United Job title: Development Director Term: Full-time with at least 1-year commitment Salary: ,000-... more
06 Oct 2011: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - Lead Organizer: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Domestic Workers United Job title: Lead Organizer Term: Full-time with at least a 1-year commitment Salary: ,000-... more
22 Sep 2011: Purchase In Our Care DVD Here!: Who are the invisible women who care for other people’s children, who perform a job where unconditional love and personal sacrifice is all in a dayâ... more
13 Aug 2011: DWU on News 1 !: Joycelyn Gill-Campbell, a former nanny and organizer for the Domestic Workers Union, and Jennifer Bernard, who has been a nanny for 22 years, told Inside... more
12 Aug 2011: Meet Today's 'Help': This week the movie “The Help” premiered. 50 years after the stories told in the film, a workforce of over 2.5 million domestic workers go to work... more
23 Jul 2011: EXTENDED - Communications and Development Director: OPEN UNTIL FILLED JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Domestic Workers United Job title: Communications and Development Director Start date: October 1, 2011 ... more
23 Jul 2011: EXTENDED-Lead Organizer Position: OPEN UNTIL FILLED JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Domestic Workers United Job title: Lead Organizer Start date: September 1, 2011 Term: Full-time with... more
18 Jun 2011: Bill of Rights Website is here!: The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Website is here! DWU has launched a website explaining the New York Bill of Rights' provisions. It also features... more
17 Jun 2011: Historic Convention on Decent Work for Domestic Workers: New York Domestic Workers Bill of Rights served as model legislation for the first-ever Convention on Decent Work for Domestic Workers. The historic set... more
16 Jun 2011: DWU is Hiring!: Domestic Workers United is excited to announce that we are hiring for three new staff positions: Operations Manager, Lead Organizer, and Communications... more
31 Mar 2011: DWU at the White House!: On March 28, 2011, Allison Julien, a nanny who has been an active member of Domestic Workers United for nine years, spoke on a panel at the White House... more
28 Mar 2011: DWU at the White House!: more
25 Mar 2011: DWU Member on White House Panel, Honoring the Legacy of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Fire: WOMEN ORGANIZE! Honoring the Legacy of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Fire In honor of Women's History month and to commemorate the 100th anniversary... more
24 Feb 2011: Upcoming DWU Documentaries: Check out two powerful documentaries about domestic workers, at El Museo del Barrio, Wed, Mar 2nd, 6:30pm. Including "In Our Care" by Selena Rhine, featuring... more
27 Jan 2011: Watch DWU member Christine Lewis go head to head with cheeky Stephen Colbert on the Colbert Report!: The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30cVideo Archive more
26 Jan 2011: DWU's own Christine Lewis tonight at 11:30 on the Colbert Report!: Catch DWU's very own Christine Lewis on The Colbert Report tonight, Wednesday 1/26 at 11:30pm on Comedy Central!! Watch her go head-to-head with one very... more
03 Jan 2011: Department of Labor Releases FAQ on Bill of Rights: The Department of Labor has released this list of Frequently Asked Questions addressing the provision of the Domestic Worker’s Bill of Rights granting... more
22 Dec 2010: DWU is honored by Outten & Golden LLP Annual Public Interest Award: On January 20, 2011, Outten & Golden LLP, an employment law firm representing employees only, will present Domestic Workers United with the Second... more
11 Dec 2010: "Nannies Get New Benefits in New York" WNYC/NPR News: Dec 5, 2010 WNYC Cindy Rodriguez "Nannies Get New Benefits in New York" Click Here to Listen to Story more
29 Nov 2010: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Goes Into Effect - November 29, 2010!!: A New Day for Domestic Workers: Bill of Rights Goes Into Effect November 29, 2010 Today, over 200,000 privately employed nannies, housekeepers, and... more
29 Nov 2010: Domestic Workers Rights Day November 29th! The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights goes into effect to: more
12 Nov 2010: Its Official -- All seats have been reserved for the Gala!: DWU looks forward to celebrating our 10th Anniversary tomorrow evening with you! If you have not yet RSVP'd, you are still welcome to attend. It will... more
09 Nov 2010: CELEBRATE WITH DWU THIS SATURDAY, NOV 13th: Don't miss DWU's 10th Anniversary Gala! The big event is this Saturday, Nov. 13th, at SEIU Local 32BJ, 101 Avenue of the Americas, 1st Floor. Festivities... more
09 Nov 2010: Over 50 gather to protest abusive employer in Manhattan. Collective bargaining next step to prevent : Protestan por abuso a trabajadora doméstica - El Diario La Prensa NY En medio de una mañana soleada de otoño en Manhattan, un grupo de más de cincuenta... more
01 Nov 2010: DWU/NDWA/UJC Report -- Collective Bargaining Feasible for Domestic Workers!: On October 28th, 2010, Domestic Workers United in partnership with the Community Development Project of the Urban Justice Center released new report outlining... more
29 Oct 2010: JUSTICE FOR PAT! Rally Nov. 6th, 11am: Rally with domestic workers and allies to demand justice for Pat, a nanny and DWU member who was physically assaulted by her employer. Join us to demand... more
28 Oct 2010: DWU/NDWA/UJC report says collective bargaining necessary next step for domestic workers!: Labor Notes: "Time to Bargain, Say New York's Domestic Workers" more
20 Oct 2010: CELEBRATE WITH US, Nov 13th - 10th Anniversary Gala: DWU invites you to attend our 10th Anniversary Gala - "Domestic Workers Rising - Building a Lasting Movement for Change." Click Here for more information... more
27 Sep 2010: Bill of Rights to go into effect on November 29th, 2010: After 400 years in the shadows of slavery..... 75 years of invisibility and exclusion under US labor law..... 6 years of a hard-fought struggle in... more
27 Sep 2010: DWU is honored: Domestic Workers United is proud to announce our recent award of recognition. The award was presented by Denis Hughes, president of AFL-CIO, at La Fuente... more
14 Sep 2010: A CALL TO ORGANIZE: National Domestic Workers Alliance A CALL TO ORGANIZE On the Occassion of the Historic Signing of the NY Domestic Workers Bill of Rights ______... more
31 Aug 2010: Aug 31, 2010 - "Paterson Signs Landmark Bill of Rights for Domestic Workers" NY1: Aug 31, 2010 NY1 News Reporting by: Bobby Cuza Domestic workers in New York are now guaranteed more rights than anywhere in the nation. Governor... more
31 Aug 2010: DOMESTIC WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS SIGNED THIS MORNING: History was made today. Governor Paterson signed the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights into law this morning, Tuesday, August 31st! About 200 domestic... more
26 Aug 2010: BREAKING NEWS: DOMESTIC WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS SIGNING: The moment is finally here. Governor Paterson will indeed be signing the Bill of Rights into law this coming Tuesday at 11am!! After 400 years in the... more
16 Aug 2010: SAVE THE DATE! Domestic Workers United 10th Anniversary Gala, November 13th: Domestic Workers United's 10th Anniversary Gala will be held the evening of November 13th. You can RSVP and purchase your tickets here: https://org2.democracyinaction... more
03 Aug 2010: DOMESTIC WORKERS UNITED BLOG, FACEBOOK, AND TWITTER: For more information and the most recent updates, check out DWU on Blogspot, Facebook and Twitter! (Click more for links) more
02 Jul 2010: DOMESTIC WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS PASSES IN NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE!!: NEW YORK BECOMES FIRST STATE TO RECOGNIZE DOMESTIC WORKERS Domestic Workers Make History On July 1, the New York State Legislature passed the Domestic... more
02 Jun 2010: NYS SENATE PASSES BILL OF RIGHTS: Yesterday in the early morning, about 100 domestic workers and supporters got on buses headed for Albany to urge senators one last time to vote YES for... more
22 Apr 2010: LOCATION CHANGE! Dignity Overdue: Stand Together For The Domestic Workers Bill Of Rights: Domestic Workers United, The Foundry Theatre, Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, and the Mission and Social Justice Department of The Riverside Church... more
22 Apr 2010: Dignity Overdue: Stand Together for the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights: Domestic Workers United cordially invites you to: DIGNITY OVERDUE: STAND TOGETHER FOR THE DOMESTIC WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS TOWN HALL MEETING THURSDAY... more
02 Feb 2010: Join Domestic Workers United in Albany to Pass the Bill of Rights!: 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... more
15 Jun 2009: National Domestic Workers Alliance Regional Congress Public Forum - WOMEN AND WORK: Join domestic worker organizers, feminist scholars, activists, legislators, and other allies to raise awareness on how to extend protections to all working... more
14 Jun 2009: NY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES MARCH for DOMESTIC WORKERS RIGHTS: 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... more
12 Jun 2009: Friday-Saturday, June 12 - 13 - 24-HOUR VIGIL FOR THE DOMESTIC WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS: Many domestic workers, particularly live-in workers, work around the clock without rest. We're asking all New Yorkers who support domestic workers rights... more
08 Jun 2009: DOMESTIC WORKERS SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER IN ALBANY: 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... more
04 Jun 2009: Harlem Community Dinner: Honoring the Legacy of Domestic Workers 7:00 – 9:00 pm: 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... more
04 May 2009: Report From The Domestic Worker Bill of Rights Week of Action: 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... more
28 Apr 2009: April 28 - Tuesday - DOMESTIC WORKERS TAKE ACTION IN ALBANY: 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... more
27 Apr 2009: April 27 - Monday - National Call-in Day of Action Stand with domestic workers by calling Albany leg: April 27 - Monday - National Call-in Day of Action Stand with domestic workers by calling Albany legislators to become co-sponsors of the Domestic Workers... more
26 Apr 2009: April 26 - Sunday - Domestic Work in the Pulpits In churches around New York State, preachers will h: April 26 - Sunday - Domestic Work in the Pulpits In churches around New York State, preachers will honor the stories of domestic workers more
25 Apr 2009: Exit Cuckoo - Working Theatre Benefit Performance and Discussion on Domestic Workers Organizing: April 25 - Saturday - March and Rally 11:00 am – Upper East Side Location TBA Exit Cuckoo - Working Theatre Benefit Performance and Discussion... more
23 Apr 2009: Jewish Community Stands with Domestic Workers, Shalom Bayit Public Forum: April 23 - Thursday - Jewish Community Stands with Domestic Workers, Shalom Bayit Public Forum 7PM - Congregation B'nai Jeshurun The Synagogue 257 West... more
23 Apr 2009: NATIONAL WEEK OF ACTION - April 23 - May 1, 2009: A NATIONAL CALL TO ACTION STAND WITH DOMESTIC WORKERS April 23, 2009 - May 1, 2009 Every day, 200,000 women of color domestic workers in New York... more
16 Mar 2009: Nanny Training Course: Register at the May General Meeting: more
16 Mar 2009: ABC News "What Would You Do?": Featured real-life scenarios about the treatment of nannies. Check out the video, which includes an interview with DWU. more
09 Mar 2009: Senate Labor Committee passes Domestic Workers Bill of Rights!: Senate Labor Committee passes Domestic Workers Bill of Rights! more
04 Jul 2008: Newday: Nanny drowns in Syosset pool trying to save boy, 3: BY ZACHARY R. DOWDY AND LAURA RIVERA | zachary.dowdy@news July 4, 2008 A live-in nanny in Syosset died yesterday after she jumped into a backyard... more
27 Jun 2008: BBC: US 'slavery' woman given 11 years: A wealthy New York woman has been sentenced to 11 years in jail for keeping two Indonesian women as slaves. Varsha Mahender Sabhnani, 46, and her husband... more
17 Jun 2008: El Diario Editorial: Albany drags feet on domestic worker bill: When Albany wants to get some- thing done, it can work with great speed. We saw how it quickly rescued 1,500 OTB jobs this week. But a far larger pool... more
13 Jun 2008: The Nation: Domestic Workers Unite: By Lizzy Ratner June 13, 2008 Georgia Danan was both laughing and crying. It was Friday, June 6, and she was sitting in a Barnard College classroom... more
12 Jun 2008: GRITtv with Laura Flanders: Household Economics: more
09 Jun 2008: New York Times: Domestic Workers Organize to End 'Atmosphere of Violence' on the Job: From The New York Times, The City/In the Region Section By Cara Buckley and Annie Correal Photo By Yana Paskova The women’s stories seemed to come... more
08 Jun 2008: New York Times Editorial: Women's Work: New York Times, Editorial Section June 8, 2008 Listening to domestic workers talk about their jobs can give a rude jolt to assumptions about social... more
04 Jun 2008: Associated Press: Domestic Workers Sue, Organize for Their Rights: Associated Press, June 4, 2008 SAN FRANCISCO - She says she crossed the border from Mexico and found work as a live-in housekeeper for a family that... more
02 Jun 2008: National Domestic Worker Congress - Schedule of Events: From June 5th to June 8th, Domestic Workers organizations from all over the United States will assemble in New York for the first ever National Congress... more
02 Jun 2008: Domestic Workers Gather for National Congress: From June 5 to 8, a new national alliance of domestic workers organizations will hold the first-ever National Domestic Workers Congress to support the... more
07 May 2008: Domestic Workers Demand Fair Labor Laws: The Indypendent www.indypendent.org Domestic Workers Demand Fair Labor Laws By Jessica Lee From the April 25, 2008 issue More than 200 New... more
11 Apr 2008: DWU Collaboration with CNPI: DWU is excited and proud of our ongoing collaboration with Community News Production Institute (CNPI). The Community News Production Institute is the... more
01 Apr 2008: Check out our Blog: DWU is now blogging -- hear news, testimony and information at: http://domesticworkersunited.blogspot.com more
12 Mar 2008: Bill of Rights Albany Days of Action: TWO Albany Days of Action for RESPECT, RECOGNITION AND REPARATIONS for Domestic Workers Take a Stand for a Domestic Workers BILL OF RIGHTS in... more
22 Jul 2007: Empleada doméstica colombiana busca justicia: LOCALES - 07/22/2007 María Vega/edlp Nueva York — Una organización de empleadas domésticas planeaba realizar anoche un... more
16 Jul 2007: Domestic Workers Take US Social Forum By Storm; Form National Alliance: Indymedia.org: July 16, 2007 03:49 PM EDT Domestic Workers Take US Social Forum By Storm; Form National Alliance Domestic worker organizations... more
02 Mar 2007: Ai-jen Poo and Erline Brown on Brian Lehrer: More here, and on our Media page. From the Brian Lehrer show page: Domestic Agenda Rhacel Parrenas, associate professor of Asian American Studies... more