DMV Chapter Updates Archives

It’s time to support the hidden workers who keep the 1 percent running

Dec 08 2022

This article highlights how domestic workers in Washington D.C., primarily women of color and often immigrants, have faced mistreatment and lack of essential rights due to a lack of contracts and regulations, with a historical basis in racism. The passage of a domestic workers bill of rights, providing basic employment protections, is advancing in the D.C. Council to address these issues and recognize the importance of these workers.

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Domestic Workers’ Protection Bill Passed By D.C. Council

Dec 07 2022

The Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights, which aims to extend employment rights to more than 9,000 domestic workers in the District, passed unanimously during D.C. Council’s final legislative session of the year. The bill passed during its second and final vote on Wednesday. The bill will now move onto Mayor Muriel Bowser’s desk to either sign into law or veto.

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After four years of fighting for their rights, domestic workers are on the cusp of victory

Nov 30 2022

The article is about the struggles and challenges faced by domestic workers in Washington, D.C., particularly those who work in roles like construction and child care. It highlights the case of Yeny, a domestic worker who had a 16-hour workday but was not paid for her work by her employer.

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Silverman Bill Would Establish Rights and Protections For Domestic Workers

Jun 15 2022

This article discusses the Domestic Worker Employment Rights Amendment Act of 2022 in Washington, D.C., which aims to provide protections for domestic workers against workplace discrimination and exploitation. The bill is currently being considered by the Committee on Labor & Workforce Development.

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Bill Would Expand Protections for Domestic Workers in DC

Mar 16 2022

This article highlights personal stories of domestic workers and their hopes that the DC Domestic Workers Bill of Rights will grant them long-awaited recognition and rights.

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Domestic Workers Bill Of Rights Introduced To Protect Those Who ‘Do Incredibly Difficult Work For Not High Pay’

Mar 15 2022

This article highlights the challenges faced by domestic workers, many of whom are women of color and immigrants, and emphasizes the importance of granting them the same dignity and rights as other workers. The bill's introduction is seen as a step towards addressing historical inequalities and systemic racism that have affected domestic workers.

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D.C.’s Domestic Workers Don’t Receive Discrimination Protection

Aug 28 2019

Why doesn’t D.C. protect domestic workers from discrimination⁠—and what is being done to close what many consider a loophole in the law?

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D.C. protects most workers from discrimination. But not nannies or housekeepers.

Aug 22 2019

This article delves into the movement to expand protections for domestic workers in Washington, D.C., focusing on their exclusion from the city's Human Rights Act and the efforts to rectify this gap.

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