Black immigrant domestic workers struggling through the pandemic
June 23, 2022
Black immigrant workers in positions such as nannies, cleaners, and home health aides are continuously struggling as the pandemic enters its third year. The Institute for Policy Studies and the National Domestic Workers Alliance released a report, which found that domestic workers continue to face exploitative and unsafe working conditions, along with economic struggles. In a survey conducted of over 1,000 Black immigrant domestic workers, 37% have said they are having a difficult time finding new work after losing their previous employment due to the pandemic. Black immigrant domestic workers indicated in the report that they need affordable health care, higher wages, free childcare, and a pathway to citizenship for those who are undocumented.
Specific content can be found here: