Yesterday, May 16th, The Hill published an article highlighting the struggles of the care workforce: “The work is hard, emotionally and physically. Child care, home care and nursing home workers are undervalued and underpaid due to a legacy of racism and sexism, and it’s time we put an end to it.
There’s no doubt about it. Care workers are a force to be reckoned with — and they’re not alone in this fight. Working people are organizing across industries to end poverty-wage work once and for all in every sector. From fast food workers to airport workers, Starbucks baristas, autoworkers, teachers, healthcare workers and beyond, working people are sending a clear message that they will show up to vote for worker champions who will fight for an economy that works for everyone. “
This article brings up a good point, we need to educate ourselves and vote for worker champions- people who will advocate for healthcare workers and others in the working class. With the elections coming up this November, have you done your research on who you should vote for in your local elections? Who are the worker champions in your community?