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  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
May 1, 2023 at 9:06 PM

John: we can't do this alone!!️

National Domestic Workers Alliance This International Workers Day, make a donation to help us fight for fair pay and working conditions for domestic workers. Today is International Workers Day, and we've got a lot to celebrate right now. But, John, we're also completely clear-eyed that there's s…
  ❤️ Care Team | National Domestic Worke · [email protected]
April 27, 2023 at 10:26 PM

A Historic Week for Care

National Domestic Workers Alliance We’re building a powerful group that will speak up for caregivers. John — Last week was an incredible week for care across the United States. The Care Workers Can't Wait Summit in D.C. was a historic event, with hundreds of care workers, activists, union members…
  🚨 Care Team | National Domestic Workers · [email protected]
April 26, 2023 at 5:38 PM

URGENT Action Alert: Tell Congress: No Cuts to Medicaid

National Domestic Workers Alliance Now’s an important moment to show up for care. John — Last week was a historic week for care, as care workers from across the nation gathered in D.C. and President Biden signed an executive order giving more families access to the care they so desperately need.…
  ❤️ Care Team | National Domestic Work · [email protected]
April 22, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Earth Day and Domestic Workers

Dig into NDWA's April 2023 newsletter. NDWA NEWSLETTER  |  APRIL 2023 Earth Day: Climate Change IS a Domestic Worker Issue Today is Earth Day, when over a billion people take action to change human behavior and policies. As an NDWA activist, we’re calling on you to help address systemic harms that…
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 3:31 PM

⌛ IN 1 HOUR: Watch the Care Summit Live

National Domestic Workers Alliance John — Join us to hear worker stories, learn from union leaders, and take part in organizing actions. John — Today is the last day of our Care Workers Can't Wait Summit and we've never seen so many care workers this excited and ready to lead the way towards bui…
  BREAKING NEWS Alert via NDWA · [email protected]
April 18, 2023 at 5:59 PM

RIGHT NOW → A monumental White House announcement

National Domestic Workers Alliance John — Tune-in to President Biden’s historic White House announcement! John — Today, our movement made history! Because of activists and organizers like you, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the most comprehensive set of executive actions to improve ca…
  Jenn Stowe and Ai-jen Poo | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
April 17, 2023 at 11:33 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: Special virtual event with Bernie Sanders

National Domestic Workers Alliance John — Join us and get the latest on tackling the care crisis. John — The foundation of a strong economy is a strong care economy, and the beating heart of it all are care workers. That’s why tomorrow more than 400 attendees are convening in Washington, D.C. fo…
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
April 12, 2023 at 5:12 PM

6 days to go and coming up short

National Domestic Workers Alliance John, according to our records you haven’t donated yet. John — there are just 6 days until our inaugural Care Workers Can't Wait Summit, and I'm sorry to say that our grassroots donations to cover the costs for care workers to attend are coming up short. That'…
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
April 5, 2023 at 5:09 PM

Make a difference: Support care workers at our historic summit in D.C.

National Domestic Workers Alliance Help us create a national stage for domestic workers at the Care Workers Can't Wait Summit. John— Nearly 9 in 10 Americans provide unpaid care for a child or a family member. That means facing the impossible 'choice' of continuing to work or providing care for …
  Ai-jen Poo & Jenn Stowe | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 7:49 PM

BREAKING: A historic recognition for care workers

National Domestic Workers Alliance We have AMAZING news to announce! John — We have AMAZING news to celebrate: the White House has just formally designated April as Care Workers Recognition Month! This is a HUGE victory for our movement! For the first time the national spotlight will shine upon…
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
March 27, 2023 at 6:34 PM

Busting myths about domestic workers

Three myths holding nannies, housecleaners, and homecare workers back. Hi John, We need your help to bust some myths about the work that nannies, housecleaners, and home care workers do everyday.  These aren't harmless misunderstandings: they’re powerful prejudices holding domestic workers back f…
  Team NDWA · [email protected]
March 24, 2023 at 3:43 PM

Open for a Chance to Win Some Swag

Dig into NDWA's March 2023 newsletter. NDWA NEWSLETTER  |  MARCH 2023 Be a Care Champion When you sign up to receive updates from NDWA between now and April 30, 2023, you will be automatically entered into the "Care Champion Giveaway" for a chance to win amazing NDWA swag! SIGN THE PLEDGE  ›  We…
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 10:16 PM

Why Should You Care About Care?

Here's a breakdown to help you understand the care crisis in our country. Hi John, We will ALL need care at some point in our lives — care for our children, care for an aging parent, care for a disabled loved one, or care for ourselves so we can age with dignity in our own homes. The need for car…
  Equal Pay Day via National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
March 14, 2023 at 8:46 PM

Unequal Pay is Unequal Access

National Domestic Workers Alliance In the workforce, women are valued less than men. John — Today is Equal Pay Day, which was created to shine a spotlight on gender inequity in the workplace. It falls on March 14 because the average woman would need to work until today to earn the same amount …
  Jenn Stowe | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 9:28 PM

Our Donors are Making a Difference

National Domestic Workers Alliance Support from our donors allow us to build domestic worker power in the workplace. John — I wanted to reach out to send a quick but heartfelt ‘thank you’ to everyone that donated to our two most recent fundraising campaigns. I know it can be difficult to make a …
  International Women's Day via National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 9:01 PM

TODAY ONLY: Building our power fund

National Domestic Workers Alliance Our country’s domestic and care workforce are ground zero for winning the types of workplace rights that we all deserve. Today is International Women’s Day — a day to join women around the world to #EmbraceEquity and speak the names of the women who paved the …
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
March 3, 2023 at 12:16 AM

A Woman You Should Know: Josephine Hulett

National Domestic Workers Alliance Ms. Hulett helped build a national domestic worker rights movement from the bottom up. John — Women's HIstory Month is just getting underway. How are you celebrating those who paved the way and those who are blazing trails? At NDWA, we’re spending the month u…
  Allison Julien | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
February 28, 2023 at 10:16 PM

Black women can free us all

National Domestic Workers Alliance We believe in the leadership of Black domestic workers. John — In a moment I’m going to ask you to make a donation before Black History Month ends, but first I want to explain why investing in Black women’s leadership is so critical to building the care societ…
  Team NDWA · [email protected]
February 24, 2023 at 12:31 AM

Invest in Care + Spotlight on North Carolina

Dig into NDWA's February 2023 newsletter. NDWA NEWSLETTER  |  FEBRUARY 2023 Care Can't Wait In the coming days we're delivering a petition to Congress urging lawmakers to invest in care this year. Join us: add your name today. SIGN THE PETITION  ›  53 million people in this country are unpaid c…
  Allison Julien | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
February 23, 2023 at 12:31 AM

Immigration is a Black Issue

National Domestic Workers Alliance We must invest in a care economy that gives Black immigrant caregivers the dignity they've been denied. John — Black immigrants make up approximately 9% of the entire foreign-born population in the U.S, but are nearly 20% of immigrants facing deportation. Thi…
  Isabella Louis | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 9:46 PM

The History of Black Women’s Work

National Domestic Workers Alliance Black women have been essential workers in our society since this country’s inception. John — Black women have been essential workers in our society since the inception of this country. We have also served as essential leaders across all social justice moveme…
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 12:15 AM

John: Sending you ❤️ this Valentine's Day

National Domestic Workers Alliance Here’s a little something to let you know we care. John — Today is Valentine's Day and we wanted to let you know that we care about you! You've been there every step of the way and we wanted to extend our gratitude to you for your commitment and dedication to …
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
February 13, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Show domestic workers you CARE John

National Domestic Workers Alliance There's still time to sign our eCard to Domestic Workers to show love and appreciation for all they do! John — We wanted to make sure you saw our note (below). We're texting our Valentine's Day eCard to domestic workers tomorrow, but there's still time to add y…
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
February 10, 2023 at 8:41 PM

Sign our V-Day Card John

National Domestic Workers Alliance Sign our eCard to Domestic Workers to show love and appreciation for all they do! John — Valentine's Day should be much more than roses and chocolates: it’s a day to stop and show how much we care for people in our lives. So our team has come up with a beautiful…
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
February 9, 2023 at 12:39 AM

What Biden Said Last Night

National Domestic Workers Alliance It’s important to see our care message reach the highest levels of government. John, Last night was pretty encouraging for us – and we don’t say that lightly. In President Biden’s State of the Union Address he urged Congress and the nation to prioritize workin…
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
February 8, 2023 at 12:40 AM

Tune-in to Watch the State of the Union Tonight

National Domestic Workers Alliance The health of our country relies on the State of Care. John, President Biden will make his second State of the Union address tonight at 9pm ET / 6pm PT, and one thing we’re hoping to hear: his continued support to make care a priority. Why? Because right now th…
  Jenn Stowe | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
February 2, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Let’s talk about Black women

National Domestic Workers Alliance Black women work hard for this country, but this country doesn’t always work hard for us. John, Let's talk about Black women. We are highly participatory in our democracy, our economy, and our society. We lead movements and propel our nation forward, creating…
  Team NDWA · [email protected]
January 26, 2023 at 8:42 PM

Big Plans, Big Wins and a Sad Goodbye

Dig into NDWA's January 2023 newsletter. NDWA NEWSLETTER  |  JANUARY 2023  It’s a new year - we want to hear from you! We've got big plans in 2023 and we can't do this work without your support. That's why we want to hear from you! TAKE OUR SURVEY  ›   Looking Back and Moving Forward It’s a new …
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
January 22, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Roe v. Wade: 50 Years Later

National Domestic Workers Alliance Commit to building a society that cares about the dignity, safety, and financial health of women. John — 50 years ago, the Supreme Court granted Americans the right to abortion care with its ruling in Roe v. Wade. Last June, the Supreme Court decision in the Ja…
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
January 16, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

National Domestic Workers Alliance Today, we honor Dr. King by recommitting ourselves to the interconnected fights for economic justice and equal access to the ballot for all. Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by recommitting ourselves to the interconnected fights for economic justice …
  National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
January 1, 2023 at 4:08 PM

Happy new year, and thank you

National Domestic Workers Alliance Here's to an impactful 2023! John — Everyone at NDWA would like to thank you for doing everything you could to make 2022 an impactful year for the domestic worker movement. What did we accomplish together? In 2022, super supporters like you stepped up and sent…
  Jenn Stowe | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
January 1, 2023 at 1:16 AM

⌛ Time is Running Out! Make a lasting impact on domestic workers

National Domestic Workers Alliance There are just a few hours left to make a tax-deductible gift that has TRIPLE the impact.   Time is running out... to TRIPLE your impact for domestic workers!     With a few hours to go, John, we're still short of our year-end fundraising goal t…
  Jenn Stowe | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 8:06 PM

URGENT: We’re STILL short of our goal

National Domestic Workers Alliance We’re still short, but if you make your gift by midnight EST, your support is tripled!   URGENT: We're still short of our $30,000 goal... Donate by MIDNIGHT & TRIPLE your impact >>     John — We are just hours away from the end of the …
  Ai-jen & Jenn | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 2:01 PM

[3X MATCH UNTIL MIDNIGHT] – donate now for domestic workers

National Domestic Workers Alliance We’ve got until midnight tonight to seize this opportunity. John — the year is almost over, but in these last hours we have exciting news: another generous donor has stepped up to add an additional $20,000 to the match challenge. So now, every donation today wil…
  Team NDWA · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 6:15 PM

We know how to WIN but we need your help

National Domestic Workers Alliance We’re building a powerful movement in 2023 and we need your help. Ending sexual harassment and discrimination on the job. Ensuring that the people who clean our homes and care for our loved ones receive the fair wages, benefits, and protections all workers des…
  Jenn Stowe | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 28, 2022 at 6:33 PM

MATCH ANNOUNCEMENT: Donations go twice as far today

National Domestic Workers Alliance Announcing a match that will double your impact for domestic workers     New Match Announcement: $10,000 Deadline: Midnight, Dec. 31 Every dollar donated will be matched! >>     John — I have some bad news. We are behind on our fundraising …
  Team NDWA · [email protected]
December 27, 2022 at 2:31 AM

Support our ambitious goals for 2023

National Domestic Workers Alliance The New Year’s resolution you should make: support nannies, housecleaners, and care workers John — the year is coming to an end, but our work to support domestic workers' rights is not over: there is so much more to do. Nannies, housecleaners, and home care wo…
  National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 24, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Tis the Season for Caring

National Domestic Workers Alliance We cherish you and your support. John — As we break for some much-deserved holiday festivities and rest, we wanted to take a moment to let you know that we’re so grateful for super supporters like you. It’s been a busy year of powerful organizing with many ama…
  Dina =?iso-8859-1?b?TnXxZXo=?= with the National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 23, 2022 at 1:31 AM

Praying is not the right way to keep workers safe

National Domestic Workers Alliance I wasn’t going to wait for my final payment if it meant being abused. John — the straw broke when he tried to abuse me. So I ran away. I had been cleaning, cooking, and caring for his three kids for six months. I lived in his home from Sunday to Friday, paid ju…
  Ai-jen & Jenn | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 19, 2022 at 10:31 PM

Help us keep our powerful movement going

National Domestic Workers Alliance We’ve built a powerful movement, but we need your help. John — Domestic work is too often defined by low pay, rampant abuse and sexual harassment, and a lack of worker protections. The nannies, housecleaners, and home care workers who perform this work are con…
  Holiday Gift Alert via NDWA · [email protected]
December 16, 2022 at 1:32 AM

⌛Need a last minute gift: donate on behalf of a friend or family member.

National Domestic Workers Alliance The gift of giving: Make a difference for nannies, housecleaners, and care workers. Happy holidays John! It's that time of year when you may be searching for that truly unique and meaningful gift for your special someone(s). John, make your holiday gifts extra s…
  Team NDWA · [email protected]
December 15, 2022 at 1:31 AM

Winning in DC, Making History in Georgia + More

Check out the latest news from NDWA in our December newsletter.December 2022Entering the Home Stretch in DC  The Washington, DC City Council held its first of two final votes on the DC Domestic Workers Bill of Rights and the Council was unanimous in its support of the bill!   Our domestic worker le…
  Nayeli with the National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 12, 2022 at 9:06 PM

If I don't work, I don't earn

National Domestic Workers Alliance I am fighting for the rights of others with the National Domestic Workers Alliance and I want to ask you to join me. John — last year I got hurt. I fell down the stairs and injured my hips. But ​​I didn't want to miss work, because I’m a housecleaner. If I don't…
  Organizing Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 9, 2022 at 10:09 PM

⏰ The Clock is Ticking for Dreamers

National Domestic Workers Alliance Time is running out: Take two minutes today and urge Congress to step up for DACA recipients. John — We wanted to make sure you saw our last email (below). Do you have two minutes today to take action to help protect Dreamers? The end of DACA will negatively imp…
  Organizing Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 9, 2022 at 12:01 AM

Today is Latina Equal Pay Day

National Domestic Workers Alliance Join Latina domestic workers as they speak out and stand up on Latina Equal Pay Day. John —   Today is Latina Equal Pay Day, a day that marks how far into the new year Latinas must work to match what white, non-Hispanic men earned the year before. That’s 341 ext…
  Isabella Louis | We Dream in Black · [email protected]
December 8, 2022 at 12:46 AM

Happy Holidays, We Dream in Black Family!

National Domestic Workers Alliance Let’s take a look back at some of our wonderful 2022 accomplishments. John — We always say that across the diaspora, our organizing is our power — and the work that members and staff of We Dream in Black (WeDiB) has done this year is the truest testament to t…
  Organizing Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 7, 2022 at 12:02 AM

Tell Congress: Protect Dreamers THIS Year

National Domestic Workers Alliance Take two minutes and urge Congress to step up for DACA recipients. John — As the year quickly comes to an end, the clock is ticking for this Congress to protect DACA recipients and Dreamers permanently. Will you join us and call on Congress to prioritize permane…
  Civic Engagement Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 3, 2022 at 4:31 PM

Let's Make History in Georgia

National Domestic Workers Alliance Help us turn out historic numbers of voters on Election Day. John - The Georgia runoff election is just three days away. We have an opportunity with this election to take one step closer toward building the care economy we want and deserve. That’s why our Georg…
  Jenn Stowe |National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
November 30, 2022 at 3:34 PM

John, THANK YOU

National Domestic Workers Alliance Thank you for your partnership in this important work. John — Wow. Today is the last day of November. Where has the year gone? As we begin to wind down 2022 and reflect on our work, we at NDWA could not be more grateful for our domestic worker leaders and the …
  Kaylyn Kvochak | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
November 30, 2022 at 2:17 AM

⌛ Last chance: every hour matters for domestic workers

National Domestic Workers Alliance Time is running out to participate in this $30,000 Giving Tuesday match. John — there are only a few hours left to make a difference this #GivingTuesday and take advantage of the opportunity to have your gift TRIPLED. TRIPLE MY GIFT → When it comes to helping p…