Your Call for Domestic Workers

Last week, our Senior Community Organizer Narbada Chhetri, camped out in Albany with members of DWU and JFREJ to convince the state legislators to reconcile the two versions of the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights passed by the State Senate and Assembly, and to convince Governor Paterson to sign it. The discussions are continuing and we need your support in making the final push.

Please put in a call to our state government leaders TODAY:

Governor Paterson's office - 518-474-8390
Speaker Sheldon Silver's office - 518-455-3791

Here is a sample text.
"My name is _____ and I'm calling to express my support for the senate version of the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. Domestic workers have been excluded from the labor laws for too long. They are not asking for special rights. They work alone and have no power to negotiate for better working conditions. Uniquely vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, this bill is the only way that domestic workers can get what they deserve for the important work they do. New Yorkers want and need this legislation."