The article is an interview with Laphonza Butler, a political strategist and former union leader, discussing the role of Home Care Workers in the US. The main focus is on the policy implications of unionizing these workers, as well as the potential impact of a $15 minimum wage. Democratic Senators Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders are both mentioned for their support of the “Raise the Wage Act” which would gradually increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. The potential of the National Labor Relations Act to include home care workers in its protections is also discussed.
This article provides an in-depth look at an often overlooked segment of the workforce and the potential for policy changes to significantly impact their lives. Click the link below to gain a deeper understanding of the struggles of home care workers, and the potential solutions being proposed by legislators such as Senators Harris and Sanders.