domestic workers

Cleaning Up: We Can Do It! Women’s Cooperative Offers Alternative to Low-wage Jobs

Carlos Davalos Sep 18, 2009

After 18 years of working low-wage jobs at factories and bakeries in Brooklyn, Alicia Chávez finally found an employer…

• New York

Stalled State Senate Imperils Progressive Legislation

Alex Kane Jun 26, 2009

With Albany, after two weeks of stalling, still engulfed in political power plays and petty infighting, important progressive legislation…

Domestic Workers Struggle for Rights Amid Senate Confusion

Jacquie Simone Jun 25, 2009

The uncertain power-sharing agreement between Democrats and Republicans in the New York State Senate could jeopardize the passage of…

• New York

Domestic Workers Demand Fair Labor Laws

Jessica Lee Apr 25, 2008

Photo by Jessica Lee: More than 200 New York City residents rallied at the state capitol in Albany April…

• New York