This Mothers Day we are honored to get to build a movement with so many powerful mothers, grandmothers, tias, and daughters who provide love and care not only for their own families, but also for the homes and families where they work. And today, if you follow us on social media, you will see that we are still organizing and mobilizing, even as we celebrate and honor the mothers in our lives.
In the past month, we have pivoted, adapted and learned with many of you about how to build a policy campaign alongside worker leaders who have become frontline, essential workers during this crisis and with many who have lost their livelihoods in order to shelter in place. With support from allies, we successfully hosted a virtual launch that reached over six thousand people.We held two virtual lobby days that included meetings with 28 legislators and participation from domestic workers, employers, and allies across the state. Confronting the challenges of organizing remotely with creativity and openness, domestic worker leaders have lifted their voices to demand that now, more than ever, caregivers, house-cleaners, and nannies who care for our families and homes should have the legal right to safe and healthy workplaces, just like all other workers.
We are excited to share that SB 1257: The Health & Safety for All Workers Act will be heard in the Senate Labor Committee this Thursday, May 14.
In the countdown to the hearing, we are doing a week of digital action to mobilize our members and allies who support The Health & Safety for all Workers Act.
Join us for our Week of Digital Action May 10th-May 14th!
- Sunday May 10- Post your Mother’s Day Solidarity Photo on Facebook
- Tuesday 12th- Call In Day to Senate Labor Committee
- Thursday 14th 11am -12pm- #MyHealthMyDignity Twitter Chat
We are inviting domestic worker organizations, employer networks, immigrant and womens’ rights advocates, labor, and legislators who have expressed their support during our lobby visits to lift our voices and join the week of action to extend health and safety protections to domestic workers and other household workers.
For more information on our digital action days, follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
Thank you for your support!