Home Economics: A Discussion about the Unregulated World of Domestic Work

Domestic workers—those that are employed in our homes to care for children, elderly and the disabled as well as perform a variety of other duties, such as cooking and cleaning—are critical to our economy, our society and our families’ well-being. Yet many domestic workers are paid little, receive no employee benefits, and may work in an environment with other challenges that can affect their health and safety. At this event, panelists from academia, advocacy, organizing and philanthropy discuss the experiences of domestic workers and ideas and policies for improving their work. This event features Judy Patrick (President and CEO, The Women’s Foundation of California), Ai-jen Poo (Director, National Domestic Workers Alliance), Mary Romero (Professor of Justice Studies and Social Inquiry, Arizona State University), Barbara Young (National Organizer and former domestic worker, National Domestic Workers Alliance), and moderator Jennifer Ludden (Correspondent, National Desk, National Public Radio). This event is part of Reinventing Low-Wage Work, a discussion series hosted by the Economic Opportunities Program that advances conversations about the nature of low-wage work, the challenges it presents to workers, businesses, and the economy, and the opportunities we have for addressing these challenges. Learn more at as.pn/rlww. The Economic Opportunities Program advances strategies, policies, and ideas to help low- and moderate-income people thrive in a changing economy. For more information, visit our website at as.pn/eop. Learn about new events and activities by joining our mailing list (as.pn/eopmail) and following us on social media (as.pn/eopsocial).