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What Many Still Don’t Know About Domestic Worker Rights in Seattle

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Blithe Riley

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It's happened! Governor Newsom has signed #SB321. Huge congratulations to all of the domestic workers in CA who've led this campaign and long-term fight for not just health and safety on the job but also for recognition as professionals and people deserving of the same protections as all other workers. And a huge congratulations to all of the domestic employers who joined this fight. This victory is overdue and part of the long-term fight to ultimately win full protections under the law for California's domestic workers. #HealthAndSafetyNow ... See MoreSee Less

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Its happened! Governor Newsom has signed #SB321. Huge congratulations to all of the domestic workers in CA whove led this campaign and long-term fight for not just health and safety on the job but also for recognition as professionals and people deserving of the same protections as all other workers. And a huge congratulations to all of the domestic employers who joined this fight. This victory is overdue and part of the long-term fight to ultimately win full protections under the law for Californias domestic workers. #HealthAndSafetyNow

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My name is Nikki Diaz. I am 52 years old and have spinal muscular atrophy, type 2. I have been disabled my entire life. I rely on public providers 24-7 for 100 percent of my care. This care allows me to be independent, to have autonomy, to live in my own apartment, and to focus on my education and career. If I did not have this care, I would end up in a facility, most definitely.

I have had a lot of different care providers over the years. The quality of care has varied a lot. Some providers have been great – they are well trained and they respect me and my home. Other people are not well trained and are not respectful. Also, some providers are not interested in caring for severely disabled people like me who have para-medical needs. It is very stressful for me to find providers.

My wish or goal is in-home care would become a true profession. I would like care providers to be fully trained and to be paid a living wage. There should be professional guidelines that everyone is supposed to follow. I would like there to be incentive pay for care providers who serve people with significant disabilities who have para-medical needs. I hope that California uses the federal recovery money to make these important changes. ... See MoreSee Less

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My name is Nikki Diaz. I am 52 years old and have spinal muscular atrophy, type 2. I have been disabled my entire life. I rely on public providers 24-7 for 100 percent of my care. This care allows me to be independent, to have autonomy, to live in my own apartment, and to focus on my education and career. If I did not have this care, I would end up in a facility, most definitely.

I have had a lot of different care providers over the years. The quality of care has varied a lot. Some providers have been great – they are well trained and they respect me and my home. Other people are not well trained and are not respectful. Also, some providers are not interested in caring for severely disabled people like me who have para-medical needs. It is very stressful for me to find providers.

My wish or goal is in-home care would become a true profession. I would like care providers to be fully trained and to be paid a living wage. There should be professional guidelines that everyone is supposed to follow. I would like there to be incentive pay for care providers who serve people with significant disabilities who have para-medical needs. I hope that California uses the federal recovery money to make these important changes.

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Care can’t wait! We need to #BuildBackBetter and extend the benefits and protections domestic workers have long deserved, NOW!"The physical demands and emotional demands, the financial demands are immense.”

Like Vice President Kamala Harris said, the demands on domestic workers are too much. Congress must act to give these workers the rights and respect they deserve. ... See MoreSee Less

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Care can’t wait! We need to #BuildBackBetter and extend the benefits and protections domestic workers have long deserved, NOW!

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Care Forward is launched and live in Brooklyn! Carroll Gardens Association The Worker Institute, ILR School, Cornell University ... See MoreSee Less

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Old Stone House in Park Slope, Brooklyn

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Watching from Santa Rosa Calif.

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Ok! Organize Brooklyn!

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Today is the day NYC! We'll be in Brooklyn for the launch of Care Forward, a new model to enforce domestic worker rights and raise standards in our industry! An exciting new initiative with our partners at Carroll Gardens Association and The Worker Institute, ILR School, Cornell University. See you soon Brooklyn! RSVP: ... See MoreSee Less

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Today is the day NYC! Well be in Brooklyn for the launch of Care Forward, a new model to enforce domestic worker rights and raise standards in our industry! An exciting new initiative with our partners at Carroll Gardens Association and The Worker Institute, ILR School, Cornell University. See you soon Brooklyn! RSVP: http://workersrise.org

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