People who count on the support of domestic workers live everywhere, so Hand in Hand does, too.
Hand in Hand’s online workshops draw a national audience, and our national advocacy work brings together activists from all over the country. No matter where you live, you can learn from our employer resources and advocate for policy change so that domestic workers in every state get the long overdue rights and benefits they deserve.
After winning Domestic Workers Bills of Rights in 11 states 2 cities and the District of Columbia, its time to win a Federal Domestic Workers Bill of Rights.
Nannies, house cleaners, and home care workers provide essential care to our communities, but are too often undervalued and vulnerable to abuse. This is because of the long history of exclusion from basic labor protections, rooted in the legacy of slavery and a patronizing perception that this work, traditionally done by women of color, is not "real" work.
Winning this policy will extend protections for live-in workers, require fair scheduling practices, ensure health and safety, protect against discrimination and more for the over 2 million domestic workers across the country, who work in individual homes serving millions as caretakers for older adults, people with disabilities, children, and our homes.
Employers have an important role to play in this campaign. Our voices show our elected leaders that respect and dignity on the job benefits domestic workers and employers alike!
Whether you employ a housecleaner, nanny, home attendant or just care about domestic workers, please support our effort by signing our petition!
