NO on I-2124 Campaign Statement Seattle, WA – The defeat of I-2124 is a huge victory for millions of Washingtonians, working families, and especially women and people with pre-existing conditions. This win in Washington has national implications because many other states are watching closely as they build their own long-term care safety nets. Voters are
Governor Newsom Signs Bill That Will Offer Health & Safety Protections to More Than 175,000 Agency-Hired Domestic Workers
The following is a press release from the California Domestic Workers Coalition (CDWC). The CDWC is a statewide coalition led by domestic workers and employers across the state. The organizations that are a part of our steering committee include: Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, Filipino Advocates for Justice, Hand in Hand: The
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Domestic Employers Condemn Newsom’s Veto of Domestic Worker Health & Safety Bill
The following press release was issued October 2, 2023 after Governor Newsom announced his veto of SB686: The Health & Safety for All Workers Act. Media Contacts: Blithe Riley, [email protected] Kayla Shore, [email protected] Not in Our Name: Domestic Employers Condemn Governor Newsom’s Veto of Domestic Worker Health & Safety Bill This weekend, Governor Newsom stood
Response to DOT Settlement concerning Engracia Figueroa and United Airlines
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: For PVA – Oname Thompson [email protected] For Hand In Hand – Blithe Riley [email protected] For the Reeve Foundation – Julia Leonard [email protected] For United Spinal Association – Josie Byzek [email protected] Paralyzed Veterans of America, Hand In Hand, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, and United Spinal Association issue joint statement in response
Update on California Health and Safety Legislation
With bipartisan support, SB 686: The Health and Safety for All Workers Act has made it to Governor Newsom’s desk in California! If passed, this bill will grant workplace health and safety protections to domestic workers and day laborers, the only workers excluded from these protections in the state. This year, our fight for domestic
New Workshop Offerings for Family Caregivers
Hand in Hand is proud to partner with CalGrows and the Alzheimer’s Association California Southland Chapter to provide a series of workshops to family caregivers who are looking to provide care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The workshop entitled: Communication is a Two Way Street: Strategies for Building Effective Care Teams for Family
8 Things Parents Should Discuss With Nannies Before School Starts
Back to school time is often at once an exciting and stressful time for parents. For those of us who employ nannies in our homes, it may also be a time of transition. Hand in Hand spoke with Alyce Desrosiers, founder of The Institute for Families and Nannies (TIFFAN), about how to think through childcare
Recognizing Our Leaders: Disability Pride
July is Disability Pride Month and Hand in Hand is thrilled to uplift some of the leaders with disabilities in our community for all they do in the fight for domestic worker rights and a more just and caring economy. Please note, this is not an exhaustive list but rather a snapshot of members who
Essential Labor: Discussion with Bestselling Author Angela Garbes
On Nov 1, 2022 Executive Director Stacy Kono held an Instagram Live conversation with Angela Garbes to discuss her national bestselling book Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change and how it relates to our work at Hand in Hand. Essential Labor was listed by NPR and the New Yorker as one of the best books
