New York State: Domestic Workers United

In the wake of the economic crisis, the conditions facing domestic workers have worsened. Facing alarming rates of lay-offs, cut wages and extended hours, without notice, severance pay or any safety net, now more than ever - domestic workers need the Bill of Rights.

For 5 years, domestic workers have come together across communities to organize for dignity and respect, and demand the passage of a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights in New York State, which would include:

* Notice of termination
* Severance pay, sick days and holidays, and
* An annual cost of living wage increase.

In the last two months, both the New York Assembly and Senate Labor Committees have passed the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights out of committee. This is the moment we've been waiting for.

The National Domestic Workers Alliance, an alliance of domestic workers organizations in 10 cities across the country, will co-sponsor the week of action and send delegates to stand with New York's domestic workers. Join the week of action and support domestic workers to reverse a long history of injustice and exploitation, and chart a future based on respect and dignity for all work.


For more information, contact:



DOMESTIC WORKERS UNITED

1201 Broadway Suite 907-908

NY, NY 10001

212.481.5747 (ph)

domesticworkersunited@gmail.com

www.domesticworkersunited.org


Campaign Expiration Date:
May 27, 2009