Wednesday, September 01, 2010

I Am, so treat me as human - small deserved victory!

Amplify’d from feministing.com

A Victory for Domestic Workers

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Yesterday, New York Governor David Paterson signed a bill that will guarantee domestic workers such as nannies, housekeepers, and caregivers of the elderly one day of rest per week and after a year of employment, a minimum of three paid days off.  It also includes protection against sexual harassment and other types of discrimination, and is supposed to strengthen current laws for live-in domestic workers.Read more at feministing.com
 

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