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.
Joined by Councilmember Christopher Marte and Assemblymember Ron Kim, workers alleged tyrannical levels of workplace misconduct that plague the industry and have led to dangerous conditions for both the workers and the patients they serve.
