Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Meets Opposition

Supporters of a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights met substantial opposition as they reintroduced the legislation in a state legislature committee. Labor and grassroots advocates of private home caregivers say the proposal is long overdue but critics say it would force some sick and elderly patients to move out of state for affordable care. Pacifica KPFK’s Ernesto Arce has the story.