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  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
November 21, 2024 at 11:31 PM

Honoring Care: Native Women’s Pay, Legacy Portraits, and Year-End Fairness

Together, we’re fighting for fair pay, honoring care legacies, and building equity in the care economy. NDWA NEWSLETTER  |  NOVEMBER 2024 NATIVE WOMEN'S EQUAL PAY DAY Today, November 21, marks Native Women’s Equal Pay Day, a reminder of the profound wage disparities Native American women face. On …
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
November 20, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Take Action Tuesday: Honoring the Legacy of Care

National Domestic Workers Alliance Explore the portraits and stories of Black women who built the foundation of care in our communities. This Take Action Tuesday, we invite you to honor the Black domestic workers who have shaped the very foundation of care in our communities. The Legacy of Care…
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
November 15, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Care Fact Friday: Your Story = Real Change for Caregivers

National Domestic Workers Alliance Help us show why caregiving must be a priority. Share your story today. Care is a universal experience. Whether we’re caring for children, aging parents, or loved ones with disabilities or providing care as professionals—care touches each of us. With over 105 m…
  The NDWA Team · [email protected]
November 8, 2024 at 12:30 AM

We all deserve to live in peace, take care of our families without the threat of danger, and have access to the care we need.

National Domestic Workers Alliance We are standing on the shoulders of those who came before us and faced these threats before. John – Today, we face an uncertain reality that will have profound effects on our communities. And, we want you to know: we will stand together to get through this. We a…
  🗳️ Civic Engagement Team via NDWA · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 1:45 PM

It’s Election Day

National Domestic Workers Alliance There’s still time to cast your vote. Already voted? Reach out to friends and family and remind them to vote! John — Today is Election Day! If you haven’t voted yet, there’s still time to head to the polls and make your voice heard. Here’s what you can do: 🗳️ …
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Take Action Tuesday: Have You Voted Yet? 🗳️

National Domestic Workers Alliance Your voice matters! Let us know if you’ve already voted so we can continue to engage and support our community in this election. We’re reaching out to see if you’ve already voted in the upcoming elections. Your participation is essential to making sure our voi…
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
October 28, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Voting is an Act of Care: Be Ready, Be Heard

Voting is how we care for our communities—get vote-ready and show your power. NDWA NEWSLETTER  |  OCTOBER 2024 VOTING IS CARINGVoting is more than a right—it’s an act of care for ourselves, our families, and our communities. At NDWA, we believe it’s a powerful tool for shaping the future.  This be…
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Care Fact Friday: One in Three Voters is a Caregiver

National Domestic Workers Alliance We are the majority—vote to ensure care work and caregivers are seen and heard. Did you know that one in three voters in the U.S. are caregivers*? That’s an incredible statistic, and it highlights the immense power we have to shape the future of care for oursel…
  Advocacy Team via NDWA · [email protected]
October 17, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Add your name: Families need care, not more tax breaks for the rich

National Domestic Workers Alliance We have a critical opportunity ahead of us — one that could help solve the care crisis once and for all. But Congress may choose to go in the opposite direction. John, a just-released survey reveals that 33% of parents have reported rising child care costs over …
  Darletha Destine | NDWA · [email protected]
October 11, 2024 at 6:07 PM

LAST CHANCE MATCH to Support Black Domestic Workers

National Domestic Workers Alliance We still need your help to meet our $4,000 match John, hundreds of Black and Haitian domestic workers from across the country are gathering in Atlanta over the next couple of days for our We Dream in Black Organizing Institute. Here’s the thing: we still need yo…
  DACA Alert via NDWA · [email protected]
October 10, 2024 at 10:27 PM

John: join us to Defend DACA!

National Domestic Workers Alliance We won’t stand idly by while these cruel attacks on DACA continue. John, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people, their families, and our communities. But today, Texas and eigh…
  We Dream in Black via NDWA · [email protected]
October 9, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Be Part of Something Powerful: We Dream in Black 2024 Organizing Institute

National Domestic Workers Alliance Be part of a powerful moment of connection and support for Black domestic workers. Be part of a transformative moment THIS SATURDAY, October 12th, at 9AM EDT as we kick off the We Dream in Black Organizing Institute. This virtual Opening Ceremony will launch a…
  Darletha Destine | NDWA · [email protected]
October 8, 2024 at 10:15 PM

From Haiti to Here: Black Domestic Workers Need You

National Domestic Workers Alliance Recent attacks on the Haitian community remind us of the urgent need to uplift Black domestic workers. Hi, John.  My name is Darletha, and I work on the digital team here at NDWA. I’ve been furious and heartbroken hearing all the hateful things being said abou…
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
October 4, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Care Fact Friday: Latinas Work Harder for Less

National Domestic Workers Alliance Latina domestic workers face a huge pay gap, earning far less than they deserve. 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 th…
  We Dream in Black via NDWA · [email protected]
October 3, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Join Us Virtually: We Dream in Black 2024 Organizing Institute

National Domestic Workers Alliance Be part of a powerful moment of connection and support for Black domestic workers. You're invited, John! Join us virtually on Saturday, October 12th, at 9AM EDT for the We Dream in Black Organizing Institute Opening Ceremony. The Organizing Institute is a seri…
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
October 1, 2024 at 5:30 PM

34 Days Until Election Day—Check Your Voter Registration NOW

National Domestic Workers Alliance Care is on the ballot—check your voter registration and make your voice heard. Election Day is just 34 days away, and this Take Action Tuesday, we need you to show up. Care is on the ballot—at both the local and national levels—and your vote is a powerful tool…
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
September 27, 2024 at 6:26 PM

Care Fact Friday: Shocking Facts About Latina Domestic Workers – Join the Fight

National Domestic Workers Alliance Too many Latina domestic workers are struggling—join us in advocating for change today. Did you know that Latina domestic workers — especially those who are undocumented or primarily Spanish-speaking — are some of the most vulnerable workers in our country? For…
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
September 27, 2024 at 12:40 AM

🙌🏼 Empower Latina Workers + 🗳️ Get Vote Ready + 🧾 Bring Your Care Receipts

Dive into our September newsletter to learn how to empower Latina workers, get vote ready and help uncover the realities of the care crisis. NDWA NEWSLETTER  |  SEPTEMBER 2024 Support Latina Domestic Workers This Hispanic Heritage Month! During Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor Latina domestic wo…
  Care Costs Alert via NDWA · [email protected]
September 19, 2024 at 6:57 PM

Add your support: “In America today only the wealthy can afford care” - Ai-jen Poo

National Domestic Workers Alliance Families cannot afford to pay more for care, and care workers cannot afford to get paid less. John – we just put the care crisis front and center in the Senate, where NDWA’s President, Ai-jen Poo, testified at a committee hearing yesterday, describing the reali…
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
September 18, 2024 at 6:03 PM

John, what’s care costing you? Really!

National Domestic Workers Alliance Share the cost of care for your family, and help us lower the crushing costs of care for everyone. John, the Virtual Bus Tour was a huge success last night, with people from all across the country coming together to demand real solutions to the care crisis! It w…
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
September 17, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Take Action Tuesday: Join Us TODAY for the Care Can't Wait Virtual Bus Tour

National Domestic Workers Alliance Join us online today—your voice is needed to keep the momentum going. The Care Can’t Wait Bus Tour is going virtual, and we want you to join us TODAY at 6 pm ET / 5 pm CT / 3 pm PT for a powerful event! Whether you joined us at one of our in-person stops or are…
  Zaira Macegoza | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
September 16, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Latina Domestic Workers Are Facing a Crisis — Help Us Fight for Change This Hispanic Heritage Month

National Domestic Workers Alliance Latina domestic workers are in crisis — together, we can fight for their dignity and rights this Hispanic Heritage Month. John — ¡Hola! As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, I'm reaching out to ask for your urgent support. Latina domestic workers, who are the backb…
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
September 14, 2024 at 12:31 AM

Care Fact Friday: Did You Know Most Americans Are Unpaid Caregivers?

National Domestic Workers Alliance 48 million Americans are unpaid caregivers—learn how we're fighting to support them. Here’s a fact you might not know: There are about 48 million unpaid caregivers in the United States. Nine out of ten of them are caring for a relative.  Whether it’s caring fo…
  Child Tax Credit Alert via NDWA · [email protected]
September 12, 2024 at 10:21 PM

Add your name: we need Child Tax Credit expansion

National Domestic Workers Alliance The Child Tax Credit is back in the spotlight. Tell the Senate to pass a Child Tax Credit expansion. John, the Child Tax Credit is back in the spotlight - take action now! In Tuesday’s debate the Child Tax Credit was the topic of discussion, and in recent days …
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
September 9, 2024 at 10:21 PM

Oh, So Childcare Is 'Affordable' Now? LOL

National Domestic Workers Alliance Let’s fix the broken system that hurts families and domestic workers alike. John – Childcare is not a luxury: it’s a necessity. Did you know that in many states, the cost of childcare now surpasses the cost of rent or even college tuition?*  For many families …
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
September 4, 2024 at 9:31 PM

WRAPPED: Care Can't Wait Bus Tour

What a whirlwind!John – The Care Can't Wait Bus Tour was a massive success!  More than 1,100 people joined us in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, and Georgia, and more than 24,000 added their voices online to demand better care programs that will lower the costs…
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
August 31, 2024 at 3:36 PM

Re. Add your name: Our Families Need Lower Costs for Care!

National Domestic Workers Alliance Child care: $15,000. Aging & disability care: $50,000. The cost of care is skyrocketing. Our Care Can't Wait Bus Tour crossed the country this week, stopping in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, and Georgia – and, John, n…
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
August 30, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Care Fact Friday: Women Bear the Brunt of Caregiving

National Domestic Workers Alliance 75% of caregivers are women. Learn how you can support them. Three out of four caregivers are women*. When women bear the brunt of caregiving without adequate support, they face financial strain, emotional exhaustion, and limited opportunities for personal and …
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
August 28, 2024 at 6:16 PM

Add your name: Our Families Need Lower Costs for Care!

National Domestic Workers Alliance Child care: $15,000. Aging & disability care: $50,000. The cost of care is skyrocketing. John – millions of families need access to care, but it’s just SO expensive. Here's what you can do right now to make a difference: Add your name to the Care Can’t Wait …
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
August 26, 2024 at 5:05 PM

Join the Care Can't Wait Bus Tour, Get Vote Ready, and Support Domestic Workers

Discover how to join the Care Can't Wait Bus Tour, support domestic workers and get a care bracelet, get vote ready and more! NDWA NEWSLETTER  |  AUGUST 2024 The Care Can't Wait Bus Tour Kicks Off Today! Today marks the start of our Care Can't Wait Bus Tour! We're hitting the road to amplify the i…
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
August 24, 2024 at 9:01 PM

🌟 The Care Revolution Begins: Join Us on the Journey! 🌟

National Domestic Workers Alliance See how the care crisis affects everyone—and learn what we can do about it. At NDWA, we believe that care is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s supporting our families, nurturing our communities or ensuring that our loved ones receive the best care p…
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
August 16, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Care Fact Friday: The Hidden Workforce of 53 Million Caregivers

National Domestic Workers Alliance Did you know: 53 million Americans are caregivers? Welcome to this week's Care Fact Friday, where we share essential information about the care industry to raise awareness and inspire action. This week’s fact is a powerful reminder that a large number of Amer…
  Care Team at NDWA · [email protected]
August 15, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Vote for Our SXSW Panel, "What If America Loved Moms?"

National Domestic Workers Alliance Vote now to bring our panel to SXSW 2025. Vote for our "What If America Loved Moms?" panel for South by Southwest 2025 (SXSW). VOTE NOW → SXSW is a major culture, music, and art conference and festival held in Austin, Texas each year. If there's an idea wor…
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
August 6, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Less than 100 Days to Election: Are You Ready to Vote?

National Domestic Workers Alliance Ensure your voice is heard this election. Check your voter registration status today. Welcome to our first edition of Take Action Tuesday, where we empower you with opportunities to drive meaningful change on the issues that matter most. Throughout this series,…
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
August 5, 2024 at 8:37 PM

🚍 Get Ready: The Care Can’t Wait Bus Tour Kicks Off Soon!

National Domestic Workers Alliance Join the fun and make a difference with us! John: We’re thrilled to announce the Care Can’t Wait Bus Tour, kicking off THIS MONTH! From August 26-31, NDWA and our Care Can't Wait partners are traveling across the country, visiting diverse communities to learn, …
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
August 2, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Care Fact Friday: The Hard Truth About Home Care Workers' Wages

National Domestic Workers Alliance Almost 1 in 6 home care workers live in poverty. Discover how you can help change this. Welcome to our inaugural Care Fact Friday, our new series that highlights critical facts about the care industry. Our goal: to raise awareness and inspire action for better …
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
July 26, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Leaning Into Care During Uncertain Times

Discover how we’re championing care and community, reflecting on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, and gearing up for the Care Can’t Wait Bus Tour. NDWA NEWSLETTER  |  JULY 2024 Leaning Into Care During Uncertain Times These are challenging times. The world around us feels increasingly turbulent, and it…
  Civic Engagement Team via NDWA · [email protected]
July 18, 2024 at 7:30 PM

We Need Your Voice: Share Your Priorities for 2024!

National Domestic Workers Alliance Help shape our advocacy efforts and support domestic workers by taking a short survey. John — Did you miss our previous email (below)? We're counting on your input to guide our next steps. Take a moment today and share your thoughts and priorities in our quick…
  Civic Engagement Team via NDWA · [email protected]
July 8, 2024 at 4:16 PM

We Need Your Input: Share What Matters Most to You This Year

National Domestic Workers Alliance Your input will shape our advocacy efforts. As we look to the second half of 2024 and beyond, your voice is more important than ever. At NDWA, we are dedicated to advocating for policies that uplift and protect domestic workers and ensuring we all have access t…
  Civic Engagement Team at NDWA · [email protected]
July 3, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Make America stronger before the fireworks

National Domestic Workers Alliance John, check your voter registration today! John, tomorrow is America’s birthday, and we have ONE THING every one of us can contribute to making America stronger before the fireworks: CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION STATUS → It’d be fair to assume that because you …
  Bill of Rights team via NDWA · [email protected]
July 1, 2024 at 7:59 PM

re. Sign the petition: End the exclusion of housecleaners, nannies, and care workers

National Domestic Workers Alliance Congress now has a federal bill to secure rights and protections for domestic workers. Wow John: the response to the reintroduction of the National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights has been incredible! Can you add your name to call on Congress to support the Nati…
  Civic Engagement team at NDWA · [email protected]
June 28, 2024 at 4:03 PM

The Debate is Over, But Our Work Just Began – Join Us

National Domestic Workers Alliance This is going to be a huge lift. More than podiums and policies, last night’s debate underscored the importance of every voter making their voice heard in this election. But the voices of so many women of color, especially low-paid women, might be shut out … aga…
  Care Team via NDWA · [email protected]
June 26, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Major Victory for Care Workers: Learn About the New HCBS Rule

National Domestic Workers Alliance See how recent changes are shaping a better future for care workers John — last week, we hosted the Fair Pay for Care webinar where we provided critical information on the new HCBS rule, which ensures fair compensation for direct care workers who deliver essenti…
  Bill of Rights team via NDWA · [email protected]
June 25, 2024 at 10:04 PM

Sign the petition: End the exclusion of housecleaners, nannies, and care workers

National Domestic Workers Alliance Congress now has a federal bill to secure rights and protections for domestic workers. John – For generations, domestic work has been overlooked, undervalued, and excluded from crucial federal labor and civil rights laws. The result: domestic workers are paid an…
  Allison Julien via NDWA · [email protected]
June 19, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Juneteenth Call to Action: Transform Lives with Your Support

National Domestic Workers Alliance Your donation is an investment that creates a ripple effect of empowerment John — today is Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black people in the United States. It marks the day, June 19, 1865, when news of the Emancipation Proclam…
  Immigration Alert via NDWA · [email protected]
June 18, 2024 at 10:32 PM

BREAKING: Protections for Undocumented Care Workers

National Domestic Workers Alliance This is a BIG deal for domestic workers! BREAKING: President Biden today announced new protections for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens that could give an estimated 500,000 people the opportunity to work legally and pursue a more streamlined pathway to U.S.…
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
June 16, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Celebrate International Domestic Workers Day with Us

Celebrate with us and learn how you can take action to support domestic workers this International Domestic Workers Day. NDWA NEWSLETTER  |  JUNE 2024 Celebrating International Domestic Workers DayHonoring a Global Movement for Dignity and RespectOn June 16th, we join a worldwide chorus of voices ce…
  Malachi Cereghino, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
June 15, 2024 at 5:08 PM

Celebrating a New Vision of Fatherhood This Father’s Day

National Domestic Workers Alliance This Father’s Day, let’s change the outdated and harmful laws that diminish caregiving. Tomorrow is Father’s Day, and as a soon-to-be father, I’m reflecting on the fact that fatherhood carries significant influence — a role traditionally associated with decision…
  Immigration Alert via NDWA · [email protected]
June 11, 2024 at 7:46 PM

Re. Add your name: Don’t Deport Undocumented Caregivers

National Domestic Workers Alliance This cruel and constant fear can be erased with a single signature. John, we’ve got a powerful opportunity to push President Biden to deliver on his promise to keep families together – many of whom are care workers and family caregivers – who deserve to live wit…
  Immigration Alert via NDWA · [email protected]
June 6, 2024 at 6:06 PM

Add your name: Don’t Deport Undocumented Caregivers

National Domestic Workers Alliance This cruel and constant fear can be erased with a single signature. John, we’ve got a powerful opportunity to push President Biden to deliver on his promise to keep families together – many of whom are care workers and family caregivers – who deserve to live wit…