THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE MA DOMESTIC WORKERS' BILL OF RIGHTS!

 

Two weeks ago, on Tuesday November 12th, in a historic moment for Massachusetts, domestic workers, employers and community partners gathered at the MA statehouse before the Joint Labor and Workforce Development Committee for the first public hearing for the MA Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights, H. 1750/S. 882. Over 100 supporters packed the hearing room to listen to a series of testimonies from workers, domestic employers, and allies as to why the Bill of Rights makes sense for the Commonwealth. After the hearing we channeled all the amazing energy into the Domestic Workers Slide near the Grand Hall of the State House. We got moves and we've only just begun our work! After celebrating the day in dance we then visited all the legislators and dropped off house shaped cookies as a sweet reminder to support the Bill of Rights! A special thank you to Boston Workmen's Circle for baking and coordinating this activity.  Finally, we shared a meal, exchanged stories of struggle and organizing, and sang, with our South African Domestic Workers Delegation sisters.  This was truly a powerful and inspiring day thanks to all of our supporters. 
The MA Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights establishes labor standards for domestic workers assures basic workplace rights, and treats domestic workers with the dignity and respect that they deserve. Nannies, caregivers and housekeepers keep Massachusetts running by caring for our families and our homes and it is about time our policies reflect and reward them!

“We do the work that makes all other work possible – it’s time to recognize the hard work that helps build the strong families of Massachusetts,” - Priscilla Farser, proud nanny