Home care workers make plea ahead of City Council hearing

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Home care workers railed Tuesday to end the 24-hour workday before the City Council heard public testimony.

Immediately following Labor Day, those who have been pushing to end what they cite as a cruel and remorseless practice gathered on the steps of City Hall to say enough is enough. Brandishing signs on Sept. 6 that saw severe rainfall, it was clear–after years of fighting–the group swelled with hope for the future for the first time.