We have a dream that one day, all work
will be valued equally.
Founded in 2000, Domestic Workers United [DWU] is an organization of Caribbean, Latina and African nannies, housekeepers, and elderly caregivers in New York, organizing for power, respect, fair labor standards and to help build a movement to end exploitation and oppression for all.
DOMESTIC WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS SIGNED THIS MORNING
31 Aug 2010
History was made today. Governor Paterson signed the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights into law this morning, Tuesday, August 31st! About 200 domestic workers, supporters, and allies attended the ceremony in Harlem, along with bill sponsors Keith Wright and Diane Savino.
New York 1 News Reports: "Domestic workers in New York are now guaranteed more rights than anywhere in the nation. Governor David Paterson signed the Domestic Workers' Rights bill into law this morning."