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.
Reflections on 2020
Post-Election Appreciation from Stacy
Together we have shown the world that the fate of our democracy rests on achieving equity, respect and dignity for everyone in our communities— including domestic workers, immigrants, Black people, people with disabilities, seniors, and families.
GOTV Member Spotlight: Irene Lin
The overall mission of Hand in Hand really resonated with me, as did the community it provided, so I was inspired to become a member and help spread the word about the organization to other members of my community who were in similar situations.
GOTV Member Spotlight: Sascha Bittner
Sascha Bittner has been an employer leader at the San Francisco Bay Area Hand in Hand since 2011, and is a representative on her local Care Council. She is quadriplegic as a result of cerebral palsy, and domestic workers make it possible for her to be an active member of the Bay Area community.
GOTV Member Spotlight: Vicki Kaplan
We asked California Hand in Hand member Vicki Kaplan, long-time organizer and GOTV mobilizer, to share her expertise on starting voting conversations and how she became involved with Hand in Hand.
The California Campaign for Health and Safety for All Workers: A Struggle We Dared to Wage
Hand in Hand employers joined lobbying teams and developed our stories to explain why employers supported protecting the health and safety of domestic workers and welcomed the guidance of Cal/OSHA. Hand in Hand is proud to work alongside the members of the CA Domestic Workers Coalition who already are strategizing on how to come back and win Cal/OSHA protections.
EMPLOYER GUIDES FOR NANNIES & ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING POD SUPERVISORS
The following guides outline ways to practice our values of community, equity and fairness— as well as create clear agreements with other families and people who are hired to supervise online distance learning.
EMPLOYER GUIDE: Nannies Supervising Online Distance Learning
Check out these great tips on how to set up a fair working relationship with the nanny who is facilitating home learning while schools are closed.
Back to School: What Nannies Are Saying
Just as parents and caregivers are negotiating unprecedented challenges this school year in the midst of COVID, nannies are also struggling with shifting working conditions and expectations by employers. On August 20, Hand in Hand and NDWA New York hosted a conversation between employers and nannies to hear their experiences.
Get Out the Vote Conversation Guide
The 2020 election will be a critical one for ensuring that voters stay safe while exercising their right to vote. Here are some tips for how to reach out to people in your extended networks.
