John:
We did it — the Philly POWER Act has passed and 750,000 workers in Philadelphia have critical new labor protections!
This is a historic moment for care workers, immigrant women, and ALL workers across Philadelphia. And, it only happened because a cross-industry coalition of domestic workers, restaurant staff, temp industry workers, other low wage workers, care champions on City Council — like our prime sponsor Councilmember Kendra Brooks — and supporters like YOU stood up and demanded change.
The POWER (Protect Our Workers - Enforce Rights) Act becoming law means 750,000 workers in Philadelphia, regardless of immigration status, will have stronger anti-retaliation protections and access to critical labor protections, while violating employers will be held accountable, and city government will have real tools to enforce all Philadelphia labor laws like the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, Wage Theft Ordinance, Paid Sick Leave Law, and more.
Learn all about what the POWER Act does here.
The POWER Act is for every worker who has ever been told to sit down and be quiet, and this victory didn’t come easy.
For three years, workers from many different industries organized together to win. We organized rallies, were constantly in City Hall to push City Council members to stand with us, spoke out, and showed what’s possible when women of color lead.
At a time when the federal government is dismantling labor protections and attacking our communities, we showed that when we fight together - we win.
We’re sending our deepest gratitude to:
- Worker leaders who organized, shared their truths, and powered this movement with courage and conviction
- City Council champions — like prime sponsor Councilmember Brooks — who fought alongside us
- Coalition partners including the Philly Black Worker Project, the Philadelphia Council of the AFL-CIO, El Comité de Trabajadorxs de Restaurantes, Community Legal Services, and the Sheller Center for Social Justice at Temple University Law School
- Every supporter and donor who fueled the campaign, signed petitions, showed up to rallies and voiced support when it mattered most
This win is about more than just policy. It’s about building a future where domestic work — and all work — is valued and protected.
Thank you for being in this movement. This is your win, too.
Philly Organizing Team
National Domestic Workers Association
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