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Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network @domesticemployers.bsky.social · 13h

More good news from CA: @governor.ca.gov signed #SB590 into law!

This is a huge victory for Californians who care for their chosen and extended families! CA #PaidLeave program continues to be a model for the rest of the country!

Work & Family CA @workfamilyca.bsky.social · Sep 9

Great News! #SB590 passed the California State Assembly with bipartisan support! It‘s time to make our paid family leave program more inclusive.

Call your lawmakers and let them know that you support Paid Family Leave for Chosen and Extended Family. Take Action: workfamilyca.org/chosenfamily

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Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network @domesticemployers.bsky.social · 17h

This bill will give immigrant families peace of mind that their children will be cared for by someone they trust. #SanctuaryHomes

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Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network @domesticemployers.bsky.social · 17h

Expanding who is eligible for the caregiver form, they said, gives immigrant parents more options because they may not have close relatives in the country but benefit from strong ties with extended family or informal community networks.”

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Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network @domesticemployers.bsky.social · 17h

Breaking News out of CA: AB 495 has been signed into law, expanding caregiver designation for children if parents are deported.

“Proponents said parents at risk of deportation should get to choose someone trusted to care for their children if ICE detains them...

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Caregiver deportation

Relatives can care for kids if parents deported

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Working Families Party 🐺 @workingfamilies.org · 18h

Billionaires hate this one weird trick!!

Talking to your neighbors and realizing you actually have a lot in common and it’s not left vs right, it’s all of us against the billionaires.

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New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) @thenyic.bsky.social · 1d

Today we honor and celebrate the history and contributions of indigenous people everywhere.

Happy Indigenous People's Day!

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Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network @domesticemployers.bsky.social · 4d

On our watch list: “In this webinar, our expert panel discusses how these massive changes will harm older adults and the families who care for them, including undermining the care and support they need to remain at home and in their communities.” #ProtectMedicaid healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/10...

How the budget bill will impact older adults: What journalists should know

In this webinar, our expert panel discusses how the budget bill will harm older adults and the families who care for them.

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Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network @domesticemployers.bsky.social · 4d

🚨 Call to Action 🚨

CHIRLA @chirla-org.bsky.social · 5d

📣 Action alert!

Call @governor.ca.gov at (916) 445-2841 and urge him to sign #AB495, the Family Preparedness Plan!

This bill allows parents to name a trusted caregiver in case they’re detained — so children stay safe, loved, and out of foster care. 🫂

AB495 keeps families together!

#CALeg

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Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network @domesticemployers.bsky.social · 5d

#HandsOffNYC ✊

New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) @thenyic.bsky.social · 5d

We pledge to organize together, build local power, and stand in solidarity with every city facing military intervention. Our cities and our people are our greatest strength.

Hands Off New York City.

Join us: handsoffnyc.org

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Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network @domesticemployers.bsky.social · 5d

“[S]lashing Medicaid rolls to fund high-income tax breaks is “ridiculous and cruel and deceitful,” shifting public health funds “straight into billionaires’ pockets”—some of whom, coincidentally, are leading the push to return-to-office.”

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Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network @domesticemployers.bsky.social · 5d

Another day, same fight: #ProtectMedicaid

Medicaid is a lifeline. #CareNotCuts

Read more from @juliametraux.bsky.social for @motherjones.com 👉 www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

The biggest hurdle to Trump's Medicaid work requirements: the war on disabled workers

The White House is telling Medicaid users to get jobs—while attacking everything that makes that possible.

www.motherjones.com

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Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network @domesticemployers.bsky.social · 6d

Today is #LatinaEqualPayDay 👇

National Women's Law Center @nwlc.org · 6d

Latinas are still paid just 54¢ for every $1 paid to white, non-Hispanic men. This number reflects all Latinas with reported earnings—including migrant, seasonal, part-time, and gig workers—because organizing for change must include everyone.

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Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network @domesticemployers.bsky.social · 6d

“This is a cut to the benefits millions of Americans have earned. And we’re not going to stand for it — we’re going to fight”

SS is money earned by working Americans. This is yet another potential blow to our social safety nets. #HandsOffSocialSecurity @truthout.org truthout.org/articles/whi...

White House Plan Could Eliminate Age as Factor in Disability Eligibility for Social Security

Sources say the changes to Social Security are “a priority” for Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought.

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Caring Across Generations @caringacross.org · 8d

Nearly 80 million people rely on Medicaid for their health, independence, and peace of mind. But behind every number, there’s a real family, a personal story, and a community counting on access to care.

Swipe through to understand how much Medicaid matters. #ProtectMedicaid

Image features the United States Capitol at night with a quote: 'Medicaid is the reason my family gets to call home our safe place.' - Analicia from California. The text 'PROTECT MEDICAID' is prominently displayed.

Promotional image featuring a quote about Medicaid's importance for health benefits from Dawnell from Washington, set against a muted background of the United States Capitol building at night. Text reads: 'Protect Medicaid.'"

Promotional image for Protect Medicaid campaign featuring a quote about the importance of Medicaid for caregivers, with the United States Capitol building faintly visible in the background.

An advocacy poster featuring the United States Capitol building at night with a quote from Michelle in California saying, 'Medicaid helps pay for my parents' care.' The text 'PROTECT MEDICAID' is prominently displayed.

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Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network @domesticemployers.bsky.social · 6d

Hi! 👋 We’re a national nonprofit, not a union, but some of our partners: @seiu.org, etc are 😊

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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 7d

MAGA Republicans shut down the government because lowering healthcare costs for working families wasn’t on their agenda.

22 million Americans face premiums jumping 75% — all to keep billionaires comfortable.

It’s time to end the games and protect our care. Call Congress NOW: 877-851-2521.

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Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network @domesticemployers.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you 💜

Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network @domesticemployers.bsky.social · 7d

Emergency Planning Guide for Homecare Employers: Preparing for ICE Detention or Deportation Scenarios: domesticemployers.org/resource/eme...

Emergency Planning Guide for Homecare Employers | Hand In Hand

As homecare employers, we have an important role to play in ensuring our homes are safe and fair workplaces. As the current administration escalates its tactics— including targeting people regardless…

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Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network @domesticemployers.bsky.social · 7d

Grateful to Mar Vista Voice for spotlighting this critical work as attacks on immigrant communities escalate. You can find our guides here 👇

Emergency Planning Guide for Nanny Employers: Preparing for ICE Detention or Deportation Scenarios: domesticemployers.org/resource/eme...

Emergency Planning Guide for Nanny Employers | Hand In Hand

Download this guide as a PDF As nanny employers, we have an important role to play in ensuring our homes are safe and fair workplaces, especially in this moment where immigrants are under attack by a…

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Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network @domesticemployers.bsky.social · 7d

“Together, these resources are lifelines, transforming fear into action. They give employers a way to support workers in a moment when raids and racial profiling are destabilizing entire neighborhoods." #ICEOutOfOurCommunities

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Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network @domesticemployers.bsky.social · 7d

From coast to coast, we’re protecting immigrant communities through #SanctuaryHomes trainings and practical resources for domestic employers standing in solidarity with the workers they employ, and in their communities. 🧵 1/4
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How Employers Can Stand With Domestic Workers in a Time of Crisis – Mar Vista Voice

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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 8d

Rep. DeLauro: Access to quality, affordable health care is one of the most basic necessities for modern society. You can't force people to choose between paying for their kids' medication or putting food on the table or paying their rent. @delauro.house.gov

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Alliance for Retired Americans @retiredams.bsky.social · 8d

PSA: Health care isn't a "nice to have." Congress needs to fix health care and end the shutdown NOW.

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Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network @domesticemployers.bsky.social · 8d

“Nationwide, states are scrambling to close budget shortfalls and are eyeing Medicaid, generally one of a state's biggest costs — even before President Donald Trump's hulking tax-and-spending law decreases federal spending on Medicaid by about $1 trillion over the next decade.”

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Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network @domesticemployers.bsky.social · 8d

This is what we warned about, and this is why we’re still fighting to #ProtectMedicaid 👇

Congress must act: fund care! #EndTheShutdown 🧵 1/2

www.npr.org/2025/10/05/n...

States are cutting Medicaid provider payments long before Trump cuts hit

North Carolina and Idaho have cut their Medicaid programs to bridge budget gaps, raising fears that providers will stop taking patients and that hospitals will close even before the brunt of a new fed...

www.npr.org

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