NDWA NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 2024 |
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Support Latina Domestic Workers This Hispanic Heritage Month!
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During Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor Latina domestic workers, who are the foundation of homes and communities across the U.S. Despite their crucial role, many face harsh working conditions, particularly those who are undocumented or Spanish-speaking. They often lack basic protections, making them vulnerable to wage theft, unsafe environments, and discrimination. NDWA is fighting for change by offering Latina domestic workers one-on-one support, leadership training in Spanish and English, and advocating for fair wages and safe working conditions. Your support can help empower these women and drive real change.
Join our Caregiving Circle with a $60 annual gift to ensure stable resources and support for Latina domestic workers. Together, we can create a future where every worker is treated with dignity and respect. |
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Your vote is a powerful way to help shape a more caring and equitable society. Election Day is just 40 days away—here's how you can take action to make sure you’re vote ready:
🗳️ Update your voter registration or register if you haven’t yet.
🗳️Share this message with friends and family to remind them to check their voter registration status.
🗳️ Spread the word by sharing this message on social media to encourage others to vote.
Be sure to make your voice heard this November. |
National Domestic Workers Alliance does not endorse, support or oppose candidates for public office. |
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Atlanta Calling: We Dream in Black Organizing Institute
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From October 10-13, domestic workers from across the country will come together in Atlanta for the annual We Dream in Black Organizing Institute.
We Dream is Black centers the voices of Black, Afro-Latina, and Afro-descendant domestic workers, providing a powerful space to strategize, organize, and build collective power in the fight for dignity and respect.
Participants will develop their leadership skills, connect with fellow workers, and deepen their understanding of advancing our shared struggle for justice. Sign up now for updates, including invites to supporter-focused events, and join us in uplifting the invaluable contributions of Black and Afro-Latina domestic workers.
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Deadline Approaching: Nominate NDWA for #HalfMyDAF by September 27th
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If you've pledged to halve your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), don’t miss the chance to nominate NDWA for the #HalfMyDAF matching grant! Submit your DAF confirmation by September 27 for a chance to double your impact. |
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Receipts Don't Lie: Expose the Care Crisis & Fight for Change
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Whether it’s the high price of daycare, lost wages from unpaid leave, or the mounting costs of home care, we need your receipts to spotlight the cold reality of care costs.
NDWA Founder and President Ai-jen Poo recently delivered a powerful testimony before the Senate, underscoring the care crisis that affects millions of families and workers across the nation. The facts are stark: families are struggling to afford the care they need, while care workers are being paid too little for their essential work. In this broken system, only the wealthiest Americans can afford proper care, leaving the rest of us to manage the burden.
NDWA is mobilizing care workers, families, and allies to make sure elected officials understand the real cost of care and take action in 2025 and beyond.
That’s where you come in. We’re teaming up with our partners at Care Can’t Wait to gather the real stories, hard facts, and receipts that show the true cost of care for families like yours. Help us paint a clear picture of the care crisis by filling out the form on the Care Can’t Wait website. Together, we can make sure our elected officials understand the urgency of fixing our care system. |
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This Month in Domestic Worker History |
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In September 2015, 100 women embarked on a powerful pilgrimage, walking 100 miles from an immigrant detention center in York, Pennsylvania, to Washington, DC. This movement, organized by We Belong Together—a campaign of NDWA and the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum—was inspired by a call for compassion and dignity for immigrants in the face of rising anti-immigrant sentiment across the country.
Over the course of eight days, these women raised awareness about the struggles faced by immigrant families, including the challenges of deportation, family separation, and access to essential services. Their journey highlighted the urgent need for systemic change and garnered national attention, inspiring similar marches and actions nationwide.
To learn more about this pivotal moment in the fight for immigrant rights, visit our interactive timeline.
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