NDWA NEWSLETTER | JULY 2023 |
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Disability Pride The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law 33 years ago today, on July 26, 1990. Every July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month to commemorate the passage of this landmark civil rights law. Today, we want to take time to recognize and honor the achievements and contributions of individuals with disabilities, as well as lift up our work to eradicate stigmas and promote inclusion. This includes fighting to build a care infrastructure that ensures those living with visible and invisible disabilities can receive the quality care they deserve. One of the most powerful weapons we have in our fight are YOUR stories. We want to hear your ‘Disability Pride’ story. Are you living with a disability and want to honor a caregiver? Do you wish there were MORE support in your community? Or, are you a caregiver that needs additional support?
We want to hear from you.
Your stories have the power to change minds and call decision makers to action. Together, our collective stories can be used to fight for quality care for all people. |
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Time is Running Out to Double DAF Gifts |
If you have a donor advised fund (DAF), we have an incredible opportunity for you to double your impact!
#HalfMyDAF will make dollar-for-dollar matches of up to $5,000 on October 2, 2023. There is also a chance of NDWA receiving a match of up to $50,000.
All you have to do is make a DAF donation and complete the #HalfMyDAF commitment form.
The more donors who commit to #HalfMyDAF and give to NDWA, the greater our chances of receiving a match. And don’t forget to share with your friends, family, and peers about the #HalfMyDAF challenge as every donation from a different donor increases our chances of receiving a matching grant.
If you are unable to make a gift through a DAF and would like to support our work, you can make a donation using our secure online form. |
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We’re excited to introduce our “Question of the Month.”
Each month, we will feature a different supporter question along with the answer to ensure we’re getting you the information you want and need.
What do you want to learn more about? Curious about the organizing work we do? Want to get a better understanding of the challenges domestic workers face?
Whatever it is…ask us! We can’t wait to hear from and learn alongside you. |
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New York is collaborating with the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) on The Paid Care Open House. The July 29 event will give members an opportunity to learn about DCWP's new Domestic Worker Mediation Program, explore worker rights and strategies, and connect with fellow domestic workers.
Philadelphia launched its Anti-Retaliation Campaign to support the enforcement of the Philadelphia Domestic Worker Bill of Rights. Philadelphia's Domestic Workers Bill of Rights is three years old and workers are leading the way in making sure it is enforced.
Domestic workers in Miami-Dade are standing up against mistreatment and abuse on the job with a new campaign for a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights in Miami-Dade county. Nearly 60,000 women in Miami-Dade are domestic workers – they are essential and make all other work possible. But, because they work behind closed doors in private homes, they are vulnerable to abuse. That’s why domestic workers, nannies and home health aides across South Florida are raising their voices to tell their stories and to fight for the workplace protections they deserve.
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We’re sharing a few articles and resources that we thought might interest you. |
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In Denver, Colorado, domestic workers formed a union in 1916: the Domestic Workers’ Industrial Union. They affiliated with the Industrial Workers of the World to become IWW Local No. 113. Their vision was to fight for better wages and work conditions, and “rebalance the power dynamic between mistress and servant.”
The IWW had a commitment to “revolutionary industrial unionism” of all workers, regardless of gender, race, or skill. Domestic workers hoped the IWW would align them with other workers in “One Big Union.”
Jane Street led the IWW local. The union immediately formed an employment agency in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, to organize workers and set standards.
You can learn more about Jane Street and the Domestic Workers Industrial Union here on our timeline on the history of domestic worker organizing. |
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