Seattle passes first-of-its-kind protections for domestic workers

By Josh Eidelson | July 27, 2018 at 10:19 AM

The legislation enshrines minimum wages and guaranteed rest-breaks for domestic workers and also empowers them to negotiate industry-wide conditions and regulations.

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'Won't be automated'

'Striking a balance'

'On to the red'

“right-to-work'' laws

'Nothing at all'

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