19 years ago, when I moved to New York City from the Caribbean, I became a nanny. Whatever was dished out by my employer – including disrespect – was what I took. When I asked other nannies, they told me that’s just how it was. But I’m not telling a sad story: things are changing!
Nannies are becoming aware that their rights are being violated; they are realizing they deserve the money owed to them. Nannies are willing to stand against these violations.
Nannies and domestic workers are leading the way - and this April, as Care Workers Recognition month gets underway, we are looking for folks who'll stand with us as we stand up to disrespect, harassment, and abuse.
No, I'm sorry, I can't make a monthly donation.
I’m very proud to be on a team that has helped train more than 500 nannies with the We Rise Nanny Training program.
Child Social and Emotional training as well as Pediatric First Aid are among the modules that we facilitate. We teach for about six weeks with 3-3.5 hour sessions on Saturdays, and, at the end, participants get a certificate from Cornell University.
But it’s not just about skills. The training enables them to have better interviews, make requests of employers, stand their ground, and ask for higher wages.
And, I’m sorry to say, that’s SO important because it’s extremely rare that someone gives these women the respect, wages, or recognition they deserve without them asking for it. And frankly without people like you stepping up, John, that injustice is going to continue.
That’s why this month is SO important to show domestic workers, nannies, and all care workers that we not only care about them, but that we SEE the injustices they face and are willing to step up and help end them.
No, I'm sorry, I can't make a monthly donation.
Thank you.
Peggy
Nanny and NDWA Advocate
We Rise Nanny Trainer
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