John – Today is International Workers' Day — a day to celebrate workers around the world.

As we pause to reflect on the significance of May 1st, let's revel in the extraordinary achievements we've accomplished together during this past Care Workers Recognition Month. It's been a monumental month with care workers celebrated and honored by the White House, elected officials, and the wider community!

Keep reading to discover the impactful initiatives we undertook last month and find out how you can join us in taking action to keep up this crucial momentum.

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It’s been one year since April was designated Care Workers Recognition Month!

A year ago, President Biden designated April as Care Workers Recognition Month alongside an unprecedented executive order aimed at enhancing care accessibility and improving compensation and working conditions for care workers.

This year, April was dedicated to honoring the fantastic contributions of direct care and childcare workers while collectively striving to build a care system that serves everyone.

Learn More: [[link removed]]

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** Domestic Workers in D.C. **

NDWA members from across the country traveled to Washington, D.C. with the Care Can’t Wait Coalition to celebrate the White House’s second proclamation declaring April “Care Workers Recognition Month,” and the one-year anniversary of the signing of the White House Executive Order on Care, which strengthened paid leave and child, aging, and disability care.
Read on for the rundown of a jam-packed week, or click here to get the full details of our D.C. Care Week of Action. [[link removed]].

** Rally for Care **

We had a Rally for Care with President Joe Biden , who was introduced by a childcare worker and NDWA member, Crystal Gail Crawford. President Biden said:

“Care workers and caregivers are critical to our family and the entire economy. That's why, as president, I was determined to turn things around. We made progress but there's so much more we have to do... If we want the best economy in the world - we have to have the best caregiving economy in the world."

You can watch Crystal’s speech and President Biden’s speech here [[link removed]].

** Care Can’t Wait Town Hall **

NDWA members also participated in a Care Can’t Wait Town Hall. They discussed the need for comprehensive legislation that invests in care, paid family and medical leave, and supports educators and workers.

They were joined by Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su , Senator Bob Casey , Senator Bernie Sanders , Senator Elizabeth Warren, and House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark.

** Listening Session with the Department of Labor **

Domestic workers with NDWA got to ask questions about their rights as workers to representatives from Wage and Hour, OSHA, and the Women’s Bureau. These agencies shared important information about overtime, working safely, and taking time off work to care for their own families.

To find sample contracts that you can use or share with the domestic workers in your life, click here [[link removed]].

**White House Care Convening **

The White House hosted NDWA members along with veterans, people with disabilities, and older Americans for a convening and celebration of our coalition’s important work.

Care workers and care recipients shared their stories and experiences, and honored the progress we have all made toward making care more affordable for American families, supporting family caregivers, boosting compensation and job quality for care workers, and expanding care options.

Read more and explore photos and video from these care events on our website. [[link removed]]

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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS!

April 18 was Care Giving Day, a moment where we came together to collectively contribute financially to support the care workers leading the fight to transform care work.

Thank you to every single person who contributed! The money raised and the outpouring of care and generosity is so deeply appreciated.

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HONORING CARE WORKERS

Four weeks ago we put out a call to celebrate the dedication and hard work of the care workers in our lives.

In response, people from across the country have nominated hundreds incredible care workers [[link removed]] who have impacted their lives!

If you haven’t already, check out all the heartwarming care worker nominations so far, and submit your own nomination [[link removed]] to honor a caregiver who has impacted your life!

MEET THE NOMINEES: [[link removed]]

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BECOME A CARE CHAMPION

Let’s harness the momentum we've built this month to create a future where every caregiver is not only recognized but also valued, supported, and celebrated.

Join our fight for better care programs that will raise wages and expand access to care now, and help build the power we need to win the future that we all deserve by signing the pledge to become a Care Champion [[link removed]]:

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