We’re excited to hear that on Monday, Sept. 12, California Governor, Jerry Brown signed the 2016 Domestic Workers Bill of Rights into law.  The law will provide over 300,000 domestic workers in California with permanent overtime protections.

The California Domestic Workers Coalition, which sponsored the bill, includes organizations RoadMap is proud to have among its partners, including Mujeres Unidas y Activas and Pilipino Workers Center.

In the words of the California Domestic Workers Coalition:

Governor Jerry Brown signs into law SB1015: The 2016 Domestic Workers Bill of Rights! Over 300,000 domestic workers in California now have permanent overtime protections. History has been made, this victory comes as the result of nearly a decade of advocacy in the California legislature  and organizing workers from across the state to the Capitol to uphold the dignity of domestic work within state law. Domestic worker leaders have been at the forefront of every step of the way– from leading a march in Sacramento to testifying in front of a policy committee. Thanks to the leadership of domestic workers and to the commitment of allies and supporters from across the state, we have achieved permanent recognition to an industry that was once in the shadows.

Learn more about the campaign and the victory here.