KALW | Domestic workers are people who work in private homes – like nannies, house cleaners, cooks and caregivers. In California, most are immigrants and women of color. Not only is this work often undervalued, it’s out of the public eye. The state isn’t coming in to check that basic labor and safety laws are…
Noticias Telemundo | La ley SB 1350 incluye a empleados de limpieza doméstica y a quienes cuidan de niños o personas discapacitadas. Ellos podrán exigirles a sus empleadores que cumplan los estándares de seguridad y salud. Pero ello no aplica para trabajadores independientes.
Many of you may have already heard the news that on Saturday, Governor Newsom signed SB 1350. We embrace this with deep gratitude and love for the tireless leadership year after year of all the members and organizations who are part of the California Domestic Workers Coalition. After citing concerns about private households, the governor…
truthout | On September 28, domestic workers in California secured a long-fought victory with the signing of SB 1350, a bill that grants the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) the authority to enforce health and safety regulations in private homes that employ domestic workers. Sponsored by California State Sen Maria Elena Durazo…