Care is essential, yet undervalued and underfunded. The care economy includes paid and unpaid work—childcare, elder care, disability support, and more. Care workers, mostly women, Black, and immigrant workers, are often underpaid and overworked. Meanwhile, hospitals, childcare centers, and nursing homes are increasingly controlled by corporations and private equity firms. Vital care programs like paid leave, Medicaid, and early education face constant threats. Investing in care means supporting workers, families, and communities. Learn more about how state legislators can protect and build a care economy here.
