Yesterday was Latina Equal Pay Day, a stark reminder of the wage gap that Latinas across the U.S. face every day—they have to work an extra 341 days to earn what white men made the year before. That's almost a whole extra year!

This inequality hits Latina domestic workers especially hard. These are the nannies, housecleaners, and caregivers who provide essential support to our families and homes. Yet, they often earn poverty wages and lack basic protections.

Think about it: the women who care for our children, clean our homes, and look after our loved ones, who do the work that ensures our lives run smoothly, are being drastically underpaid simply because they are Latinas. According to UnidosUS, Latinas working full-time earn only 58 cents for every dollar a white, non-Hispanic man makes.

And it's not just about the paycheck. Latinas have the least access to benefits like paid family leave, sick days, and health insurance. This makes it nearly impossible for many domestic workers to take time off to care for themselves or a loved one without losing income.

Latina domestic workers deserve fair pay, respect, and dignity.

How You Can Help

Help Fund the Movement: It’s Hispanic Heritage Month — the perfect time to uplift Latina domestic workers. You can show your support by joining our Caregiving Circle by making a recurring gift. Your donation, big or small, helps us provide resources and support to Latinas fighting for fair wages and better working conditions.

Stand Up for Fairness: Tell Congress to pass the National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, which would give domestic workers – many of whom are Latinas – basic protections like overtime pay and paid sick days.

Spread the Word: Talk to your friends and family about this issue. Share this email and help raise awareness about the challenges faced by Latinas.

Thank you for all that you do,

Care Team
National Domestic Workers Alliance