IWA women leaders speak out on issues impacting their lives and work. Chinese members who work as In-Home Supportive Services workers are fighting for access to retirement and benefits. In addition, AIWA’s Nepali women leaders share about essential information, such as workers rights and safety.
More recently, AIWA leaders advocated for access to hazard pay for working in dangerous unhealthy working conditions. They also trained themselves and peers on issues related to anti-Asian hate and Asian/Black solidarity.
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.