STATEMENT FROM CALIFORNIA DOMESTIC WORKERS COALITION “I used to say Gaza was an open-air prison. Now I say it’s an open-air grave.” – Wafa Elsaka, a Palestinian-American who has fled from the north of Gaza over the past few days. (NYT-The Daily) The California Domestic Workers Coalition (CDWC) extends our deep care and sorrow through…
The following press release was issued by the National Domestic Workers Alliance on October 3, 2023 after Governor Newsom announced his veto of SB686: The Health & Safety for All Workers Act. Sacramento, California – The National Domestic Workers Alliance released the following statement in response to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to veto SB 686. This…
The following press release was issued by Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network on October 2, 2023 after Governor Newsom announced his veto of SB686: The Health & Safety for All Workers Act. Not in Our Name: Domestic Employers Condemn Governor Newsom’s Veto of Domestic Worker Health & Safety Bill This weekend, Governor Newsom…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 2, 2023 Interview availability with Kim Alvarenga, Executive Director of CDWC We are deeply disappointed and saddened by the Governor’s veto of SB 686. We expected more from this Governor. Domestic workers deserve more. Despite widespread support from the California Legislature, State and National women’s, labor, and civil rights leaders, and…