issued a proclamation today, declaring the month of April Care Worker Recognition Month, recognizing the essential work of child care, early childhood, home care and direct care workers across the country. 1/4 🧵 whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/.

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A Proclamation on Care Workers Recognition Month | The White House

Across America, care workers help raise our children, assist seniors as they age with dignity, and support people with disabilities — giving families peace of mind and making it possible for millions...

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WE applaud

for formally designating April as #CareWorkersRecognitionMonth! This spotlight is on the Black, Latina/x & immigrant WOC who are our nannies, housecleaners & caregivers. Resources for domestic care workers & employers can be found here: womenemployed.org/resources/dome

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Caring Across Generations #CareCantWait

@CaringAcrossGen

Apr 13

"If Congress doesn’t take this issue seriously, millions of us will continue to struggle to do what matters most: care for the people we love.”

@aijenpoo

homecaremag.com/legislation-re

SEIU International Pres.

is joining

to discuss how living wages & healthcare & #UnionsForAll are not just economically critical, but morally essential for workers & the future of America. Be sure to join us!

Standing with care workers. A town hall on the child and home care workers ni America.

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Errin Haines

@errinhaines

Apr 14

Harris talks about fight for economic justice, King's unfinished work, as part of an "affirmative agenda." "We will not fully achieve the dream of freedom until it includes economic justice for all," she said.

Yes to this! ALL IN.

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Liz Shuler

@LizShuler

Apr 14

America’s working women need Julie Su as our Secretary of Labor. We are ALL IN to fight for her throughout this confirmation process. msmagazine.com/2023/04/13/jul

Our country is staring down a series of once-in-a-generation threats that strike at the heart of American democracy. No Labels amassing $70 million to fund a spoiler candidate only risks making matters worse. Jonathan Cowan,

@patrickgaspard

& I explain:

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Opinion | This plan for a third-party presidential bid in 2024 is dangerous

A No Labels ticket would be a stalking horse for an extreme MAGA Republican candidate.

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Growing up, my family & I depended on community clinics. Sometimes my sister or I would endure the pain. We couldn’t call a doctor & are now facing health complications.

@CareInActionUS

@domesticworkers

we know the impact for our domestic workers families, myself and sister.

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President Biden

@POTUS

Apr 13

United States government official

Today, my Administration is announcing our plan to expand health coverage for Dreamers, the thousands of young people brought to the U.S. as kids. We’re not done fighting for their pathway to citizenship, but we're getting them the opportunities they deserve in the meantime.

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Dreamers have faced uncertainty for too long. Thank you,

@POTUS

, for providing them with the security and stability they need by expanding access to healthcare and social services. #ProtectDreamers #DACA

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US officials: Biden to expand migrant access to health plans

President Joe Biden is set to announce that his administration is expanding eligibility for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges to hundreds of thousands of immigrants...

If we passed #PaidLeaveForAll with other care policies, it would yield millions of jobs, billions in wages, trillions in GDP. It would improve our health. It would allow small businesses to compete, working families to thrive. It would let us be there for the people we love.

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Caring Across Generations #CareCantWait

@CaringAcrossGen

Apr 12

We were in Sacramento today supporting AB 524, a bill that would make family caregivers a protected class under employment discrimination laws. Shout out to the bill sponsor

@BuffyWicks

and our coalition partners

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A little birdie says TODAY is the day I pop in to visit my friends over

@TheTalkCBS

! If it’s not today it shall be TOMORROW! Tune in because I’m breaking some fun news about #ActYourAge & something fun

@bouncetv

has planned for YOU during our (SUPER short !) spring hiatus!

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Missouri Healthcare Plan

@PlanMissouri

Apr 13

CMAorg: We welcome you to join

's Sophia Colley & more to discuss caring for caregivers & advancing equitable access to care. Sign up to join the live webcast…

Ai-jen Poo

@aijenpoo

Apr 12

Aging is living! And you are a blessing AND an inspiration ❤️

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yvette nicole brown

@YNB

Apr 12

The great #WhitneyHouston was only blessed with 48 years on this earth. The amazing @michaeljackson only got 50. To be almost 52 (on August 12th!) is a gift. I will continue to celebrate each year I’m blessed to have and will do the same for each of you. #AgingIsABlessing

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The Arc of the United States

@TheArcUS

Apr 12

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides critical support for millions of people with disabilities to be able to afford the basics of everyday life, like food and rent. But, SSI has many rules that make it hard for people to save money and get out of poverty. 🧵⬇️

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams

@RepNikema

Apr 12

When your assignment is bigger than any attempts to silence you… There’s a story about the work to protect democracy for ALL, but for now congratulations to

@Justinjpearson

and

@brotherjones_

✊🏽

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NowThis

@nowthisnews

Apr 12

JUST IN: The Shelby County Commission voted to reappoint Justin Pearson to the Tennessee House of Representatives. Pearson will join fellow Democratic lawmaker Justin Jones back in the state legislature.

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Ai-jen Poo

@aijenpoo

Apr 10

Excited to see Senator Casey’s campaign launch! True champion of care workers & caregiving families.

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Bob Casey Jr.

@Bob_Casey

Apr 10

Folks, I’m running for re-election. There’s still more work to do to cut through the gridlock, stand up to powerful special interests, and make the lives of hardworking Pennsylvanians easier. The map is back, and I’m not done yet.

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Consumer Directed Action of NY

@ConsDirActionNY

Apr 10

The Senate & Assembly may have extended the budget again, but we're still here with

@CaringMajority

@NYAIL

, and other groups advocating to make sure

@NYGovHochul

invests in our communities, including #FairPay4HomeCare

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"There is no such thing as a single issue struggle bc we do not live single issue lives." -

@votejgr

quoting Audre Lorde. We're here for #FairPay4HomeCare, #NoRollbacks #RaiseUpNY #HJ4A and others to demand a budget for people over profit!

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Caring Across Generations #CareCantWait

@CaringAcrossGen

Apr 10

Care connects us all and makes all other work possible. Care workers, we see you and appreciate you and will fight with you! #CareWorkerRecognitionMonth go.caringacross.org/a/thank-you-ca

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Partner Plan Act is excited to announce one of our Keynote Speakers,

@aijenpoo

, for our 2023 Virtual Summit occurring on 5/16-5/18! Learn more & register: bit.ly/PPAConference2 #IAFC #IAFCCARES #PPAConference #VirtualSummit #OvercomingObstacles #LeveragingOpportunities

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Senator Amy Klobuchar

@SenAmyKlobuchar

Apr 7

Great to meet with women who are leading the way at

last week. Thanks for joining Senate Democrats including

@maziehirono

& photographer extraordinaire

@SenBooker

to talk about the issues facing our nation.

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In The People’s House, protest is not grounds for expulsion. It is cause for celebration: we live in a free society where dissent is welcome, opposition expected and debate engaged. As a former leader in such a body, I defended my colleagues on both sides. Shame on Tennessee.

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NBC News

@NBCNews

Apr 6

BREAKING: Tennessee House Republicans vote to expel the first of three Democratic lawmakers after they participated in a gun control protest at the state Capitol following the Nashville school shooting. nbcnews.to/3KfI5S4

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⁩ is expelled. This image will remain, along with his powerful words. I believe that something powerful has shifted in Tennessee. The whole world is watching. Especially the young people of Tennessee.

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#CareWorkersRecognitionMonth is an opportunity to celebrate the women of color making (on average) $12 an hour to take care of our kids, our elders, our disabled loved ones, and anyone else who needs it.

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Caring Across Generations #CareCantWait

@CaringAcrossGen

Apr 5

Care work is the work that all other work depends on. This month, we’re honoring our nation’s care workers for #CareWorkerRecognitionMonth. Say thank you to care workers and join us in the fight for care! go.caringacross.org/a/thank-you-ca

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Big congrats to

for winning

Voiceover Artist of the Year for her work in Care in Action’s ad “Sandwich” last year! Catch her award-winning work here:

youtube.com

Care in Action Inc | Sandwich (EN)

Make a plan to VOTE by Election Day, November 8th - http://votecare.org

Shoutout to care workers who fought and WON a domestic workers bill of rights in New York over a decade ago. The work never stops but we’re so grateful for all the organizing, especially from the women of color at the forefront of this fight! #CareWorkersRecognitionMonth

Ai-jen Poo

@aijenpoo

Apr 5

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Congratulations Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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The Washington Post

@washingtonpost

Apr 5

Breaking news: Brandon Johnson (D) is elected Chicago mayor. He took a more progressive approach to crime than his opponent Paul Vallas. wapo.st/3nO0HkJ

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Wisconsin! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Care workers are building POWER! We’re thrilled to support the work they are doing to celebrate #CareWorkersRecognitionMonth by winning the care infrastructure we need. Can’t wait for the “Care Workers Can’t Wait Summit!”

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Domestic Workers

@domesticworkers

Apr 4

It's official! We're celebrating #CareWorkersRecognitionMonth by gathering in D.C. for the Care Workers Can't Wait Summit! Celebrating care workers means winning the support needed to thrive, and we're ready to build that power. Read more here: domesticworkers.org/press-releases

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Caring Across Generations #CareCantWait

@CaringAcrossGen

Apr 4

#AccusedonFox puts care at the crux of tonight's episode “Jiro’s Story". It takes on what many families feel – how hard it is to navigate a broken care system when looking for good care with a disabled loved one. Watch on

tonight 9/8c or

tomorrow. 💜

"I do believe that when we undervalue the work of women we are leaving so much potential on the table," says

@aijenpoo

on the latest #OnTheIssuesPod. Listen now: bit.ly/40Ikct0

Care on TV tonight — Glad to see #AccusedonFOX spotlight how emotionally challenging it can be to navigate care alongside a disabled loved one without more supportive systems in place. “Jiro’s Story” airs tonight at 9/8c on

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AFL-CIO #PassThePROAct

@AFLCIO

Apr 4

As we continue to amplify the call for overdue investment in our broken care economy, we are excited to announce AFL-CIO President

@LizShuler

will stand in solidarity with 100s of care workers at the first-ever Care Workers Can’t Wait Summit later this month. #1u

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Caring Across Generations #CareCantWait

@CaringAcrossGen

Apr 1

A beautiful piece.

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What Michelle Yeoh Taught Me About Motherhood

THR’s senior inclusion editor reflects on how the life and roles of the 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Oscar nominee have helped guide her own personal journey, both as a daughter and as a...

This week 8 NYCM members were arrested fighting to win a just & equitable NYS budget— including #FairPay4HomeCare. We're putting our bodies on the line & giving it everything we've got. Will you support our work with a donation? #TaxTheRich #CareCantWait tinyurl.com/ms3h4d2v