Spring 2021 Newsletter

We hope that all of you are in good health at this time as we face the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and political uproar. This last year's journey has not been an easy one, and we are proud of the resiliency of Domestic Workers. MCDW outreach work has become a priority, and we have partnered with Steering Committee member organizations to support and advocate for our members. Through MassCOSH, we have mobilized workers to apply to the Emergency Housing Assistance (RAFT) program and MCDW's Worker Leaders have been organizing weekly food drives. We are excited about our Workers Leadership Development Program, which is in its second year. Four workers participated in the program, and they are actively participating in training the new cohort of the leadership development program. MCDW's member organizations have been busy finding ways to take care of and embrace each other. We are a community, and we need every one of you with us as we move forward.

Summer 2020 Newsletter

We hope that all of you are in good health at this time of so much uncertainty and loss. We are grieving after the unjust murders of George Floyd, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor and countless others. We know that our liberation is bound with the liberation of all marginalized communities. We believe, as we always have, that Black Lives Matter, and we want to reaffirm our support and love for the Black community during these difficult times.

Fall 2019 Newsletter

Over here at MCDW, though, we've had 2 successful meetings with our workers and organizers. We are also announcing the last of the program for 2019! Join us for our Know Your Rights: The Live Show!

On November 5th, MCDW with support of our steering committee did a contract negotiation workshop where 15 workers attended

Then on November 17th, MCDW had its podcast release party! MCDW is pleased to bring you the first episode of Domestic Workers Rising.

Summer 2019 Newsletter

There's been a lot happening over here at MCDW. This summer has been jammed packed with new organizations joining the steering committee, introducing the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights at the federal level and preparing for a busy fall! The fight to bring dignity, respect and justice to people who make all work possible continues and we need all hands on deck.

Sleep-in housekeepers: Are you getting overtime pay?

Is a sleep-in housekeeper entitled to overtime pay under wage-and-hour laws?

A federal judge in New York State recently ruled that such employees may, indeed, be entitled to overtime pay if they don't reside at their employers home. (Ciesielska v. Kadish)

Judge Bianco said that an employee who slept at her employer's premises 5 days a week and at her own residence on weekends may be exempt from the FLSA's overtime restrictions. The court concluded that "to reside denotes both a length of time and action and intention by the resident."

This decision is relevant to many thousands of housekeepers who sleep at their employer's premises during the week and at their own home on the weekends, but do not get overtime pay for working over 40 hours per week.

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