http://domesticworkersunited.org/ Domestic Workers United (DWU) organizes to build power, establish fair labor standards, and raise the level of respect for domestic workers. DWU is led by a Steering Committee of domestic workers. en-us matt@helen-marie.com matt@helen-marie.com Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:43:34 -0400 PHP Framework http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/53 NEW YORK BECOMES FIRST STATE TO RECOGNIZE DOMESTIC WORKERS Domestic Workers Make History On July 1, the New York State Legislature passed the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights (A1470B/S2311E). After 6 years of organizing by domestic workers together with unions, employers, clergy and community organizations, the New York State Legislature came down on the side of justice. Finally, domestic workers are recognized as real workers under the law. Governor Paterson on the Bill of Rights: "The bill passed today reflects an agreement reached earlier this week between my office and both houses of the Legislature. I am glad to have been a part of this process, and congratulate the sponsors, Assemblyman Keith Wright and Senator Diane Savino, who should feel justifiably proud of their achievement. Most of all, I must express my gratitude to the thousands of individual domestic workers who organized and fought for this legislation. They provide all of us with an example of how individuals can, through... http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/53 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/52 Yesterday in the early morning, about 100 domestic workers and supporters got on buses headed for Albany to urge senators one last time to vote YES for the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights during today’s session. With truth on our side, we educated thousands of Albany residents and legislative workers about the conditions faced by domestic workers and the urgency of basic rights and protections. We hit senate offices to remind them about the vote, to address any last-minute concerns, and to urge them to vote in favor of the bill. After two hours of deliberation, filled with impassioned and moving speeches by members of the Senate recalling the struggles of their mothers and grandmothers who had been domestic workers, desiring to reclaim New York’s pioneering leadership in workers’ rights, and highlighting the moral significance of this bill, the New York State Senate finally came down on the right side of history. Last night, on June 1, the New York State Senate voted 33-28 to pass... http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/52 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/51 Domestic Workers United, The Foundry Theatre, Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, and the Mission and Social Justice Department of The Riverside Church cordially invite you to: DIGNITY OVERDUE: STAND TOGETHER FOR THE DOMESTIC WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS TOWN HALL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010 7PM-9PM (Doors open at 6:30 p.m) Join legendary Civil Rights activist Esther Cooper Jackson, Senator Diane Savino, Assemblyman Keith Wright, CUNY distinguished lecturer Ed Ott, activist and scholar Frances Fox Piven, 1199 SEIU President George Gresham, Working Families Party Executive Director Dan Cantor... http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/51 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/49 Domestic Workers United cordially invites you to: DIGNITY OVERDUE: STAND TOGETHER FOR THE DOMESTIC WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS TOWN HALL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010 7PM-9PM Doors open at 6:30pm Join feminist author and activist Gloria Steinem, legendary Civil Rights activist Esther Cooper Jackson, Senator Diane Savino, Assemblyman Keith Wright, president of 1199SEIU George Gresham, Working Families Party Executive Director Dan Cantor, CUNY distinguished lecturer Ed Ott, scholar and activist Frances Fox Piven, domestic workers, and supporters at a town hall meeting that will highlight the unique conditions facing domestic workers and urge New York State to pass the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. AND see the premiere of "Invisible Woman-Rise," a dance theater performance produced in collaboration with members of Domestic Workers United, artist Lisa Ramirez, and the Foundry Theater. Location: SEIU 32BJ, 101 Avenue of the Americas -between Grand and Watts- Trains: 1... http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/49 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/48 It's that time again:Domestic Workers United is heading to Albany and we want YOU to join us! When: Februarrry 9, 2010 Assembling at 6:30 AM in front of Barnes & Noble Union Square 33 E 17th St New York, NY 10003 Departing for Albany at 7:00 AM SHARP For further information, contact Joyce @ 212-481-5747 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/48 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/44 Join domestic worker organizers, feminist scholars, activists, legislators, and other allies to raise awareness on how to extend protections to all working women. Featuring a video presentation of women leaders from across the country who are raising their voices to support the work being done on behalf of domestic workers in this country. Video includes appearances by: Jennifer Baumgardner, activist and author; the Guerilla Girls, artists and activists; maria Hinojosa ‘84, Senior Correspondent of NOW on PBS and NPR’s Latino USA anchor; Katha Pollitt, author and The Nation columnist; amy richards ‘92, activist and author; Gloria Steinem, activist and Ms. Magazine co-founder; and Jessica Valenti, Feministing.com founder. 7:00 - 9:00 pm Julius Held Auditorium 304 Barnard Hall, Barnard College - Barnard Center for Research on Women 3009 Broadway New York, NY 10027 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/44 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/43 Bring your entire family, community and congregations to this Sunday afternoon, after-church, "march for peace and justice in the home" to show how many people of faith support and are connected to domestic workers. With children leading the march, many generations will march together with one common message and theme. Let's send a strong message to the NY State Legislature and the Governor that we won't stop until they honor, respect and protect the work that makes all other work possible in New York. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm City Hall - across from 250 Broadway Take the N/R to City Hall, or the 4/5/6 to Brooklyn Bridge RSVP, particularly with groups to joycedwu@gmail.com or (212) 481-5747 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/43 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/42 Many domestic workers, particularly live-in workers, work around the clock without rest. We're asking all New Yorkers who support domestic workers rights, to stand together for 24 hours straight in a symbolic show of support for the passage of the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights - so that domestic workers can receive overtime, job security, basic respect and recognition. 8:00 am - 8:00 am City Hall - across from 250 Broadway Take the N/R to City Hall, or the 4/5/6 to Brooklyn Bridge RSVP, and sign up for a shift, aijendwu@gmail.com, or (212) 481-5747 http://domesticworkersunited.org//shownews/42 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400