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Kirsten Gillibrand: “This legislation would guarantee that domestic workers have…”

Featuring: Kirsten Gillibrand, Democratic | U.S. Senate New York

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Fighting to Protect Domestic Workers

Published | Video Starts at 00:21

This is a landmark bill that would finally make sure more than 2.2 million domestic workers across the United States who care for our children, our aging loved ones and our homes are protected by our labor laws. This legislation would guarantee that domestic workers have the same rights as other workers overtime pay, paid sick days, time off, and protection from unsafe conditions and harassment. It would add essential safeguards like written employment agreements, privacy protections, and strong enforcement mechanisms. And we must act now. (00:21–00:33)

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Asserts that the bill would guarantee domestic workers the same rights as other workers, including overtime pay and protection from harassment.

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