About this episode
The episode discusses the struggles of Chinese home care workers in NYC against the exploitative 24-hour rule in labor practices.
Chinese home care workers in New York City are fighting to end an exploitative labor practice known as the 24-hour rule, where they are only paid for 13 out of 24 hours worked. However, they face resistance from officials and non-profits, and insufficient union support. Producers Aria Young and Leina Gabra take us inside the reality of 24-hour work and why it has been so difficult to change this policy.
People in this episode
Guests: Aria Young, Leina Gabra
Topics covered
- labor rights
- home care
- exploitation
- union support
- policy change
Keywords
- 24-hour rule
- home care workers
- labor exploitation
- New York City
- union support
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Chinese home care workers
Places: New York City
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