Mother’s Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. I wanted to be a parent for nearly as long as I can remember, and since my children were born nine and seven years ago, parenting them has provided some of the most challenging, meaningful and joyful experiences of my life. But Mothers’ Day feels
Hannah Lidman is based in Seattle and joined Hand in Hand during the Seattle Domestic Workers Ordinance campaign in 2018. Hannah is the mother to a 5 year old and 7 year old, and is a long-time advocate for child and family policy and currently a consultant for MomsRising. In this interview, Hannah reflects upon
For the last ten years, Hand in Hand has organized employers of nannies, house cleaners, and home attendants to support Domestic Worker Bills of Rights in states across the country. Now, we’re celebrating the tenth state (and the first southern state) to win a Domestic Worker Bill of Rights—Virginia! Until recently, it was legal for
In February, just a few blocks from where our Bay Area team used to work in downtown Oakland, a 71-year old Chinese grandmother was pushed to the ground and robbed. A Filipino man, Noel Quintana, had his face slashed in New York City. In early March, a man of Malaysian descent was punched in a
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Hand in Hand hosted our first book club to discuss Alicia Garza’s The Purpose of Power, and how it relates to our organizing as part of the domestic worker movement. We had a rich discussion with new friends and longtime members, using these prompts as our guide. Please feel free to use this guide to
As states rollout COVID-19 vaccination plans, many employers of nannies, home attendants and house cleaners have questions about how they can support the workers in their homes to get vaccinated. Hand in Hand has developed these FAQ’s with the help of our members and sisters at the National Domestic Workers Alliance. This resource addresses: Helpful
Last week, we witnessed both the inspiring power of multiracial movements working for democracy and the ugliness and violence of an attempted coup fueled by white nationalism. We celebrate the organizing victories in Georgia On Tuesday and Wednesday morning as the results of the Georgia Senate races were confirmed, we saw the impact of incredible
The end of the year is the time we get to show extra special appreciation to the people who work in our homes by providing a generous end of the year bonus. An average year-end bonus is usually one to two weeks pay, although you can of course choose to give more! This year, with
This year has been unlike any other. As we approach its end, I invite you to take a few minutes to reflect with me and acknowledge the challenges we have faced, the strength we have found, and what we have won together. Thank you for all that you have contributed to our community. I also
