The National Labor Relations Act, passed way back in 1930, provides legal protections to people in a number of industries. But domestic workers and nannies were left out, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation and human trafficking. New York recently became the first state to extend labor protections to domestic workers. Make it the first of 50 by asking your state electorate and governor to pass a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. 

Domestic workers are one of the groups most vulnerable to human trafficking around the world. Indonesian and Malaysian girls and women are often exploited Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states. Immigrant women are trafficked to Lebanon and forced to work as maids. And African, Hispanic, and other immigrants are enslaved and exploited in the United States, in roles as domestic workers, nannies, and housekeepers. 

Because they aren't given the same legal protections as other workers, domestic workers often don't have the means to seek help ending relationships with abusive employers. Add that to the fact that many domestic workers are immigrants and some are legally tied to their employers through visas, and you've got a recipe for human trafficking and exploitation. But a Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights can help prevent human trafficking and exploitation of domestic workers. 

Please, ask your state legislator and governor to pass a Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights.