IWA women leaders speak out on issues impacting their lives and work. AIWA leaders have advocated for access to hazard pay for working in dangerous unhealthy conditions. They also trained themselves and peers on issues related to anti-Asian hate and Asian/Black solidarity. Nepali women leaders from AIWA shared essential information, such as workers rights and safety.
Chinese leaders who work as IHSS (In-Home Supportive Services) caregivers provide essential care, working long hours and doing physically and emotionally demanding tasks – all without access to retirement pay or benefits. Read about their experiences:
“The hardest part of my job is the long hours with no rest. I work hard to change my living conditions.”
“Since I came to the United States, I have been working hard for the American dream and caring for my clients day and night. I want to enjoy my salary after my retirement.”
“For me, a better life is to do what I want every week with leisure… During holidays when most people are resting, I still have to go to work.”
IWA immigrant women leaders make presentations and provide testimonies at college campuses, conferences, media events, rallies, and coalition meetings about their working conditions including, but not limited to: low wages, lack of promotions, mandatory overtime, sudden layoffs, and the ergonomic issues involved in repetitive work.
These presentations and testimonials provide valuable opportunities for AIWA’s women leaders to voice their concerns, increase their confidence, improve public speaking skills, and gain recognition & support for their knowledge and experiences.
