Tell Congress: Pass the Child Tax Credit Expansion
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Domestic workers are the unsung heroes in countless households, offering essential services that allow families to function smoothly. Yet, despite their invaluable contributions, many of these workers face financial hurdles, earning an average of only $13 to $14 per hour. Such modest wages often render them ineligible for crucial financial supports like the child tax credit, shedding light on a glaring inequity within our economic system.
The framework of the current Child Tax Credit is disproportionately in favor of higher-income families, with those earning $400,000 annually benefiting more than families who earn $15,000. This disparity acts as a punitive measure against lower-income families, impacting about 16 million children, including 3 million under the age of three, who are deprived of full benefits due to their families' insufficient income.
This issue highlights a wider problem faced by domestic workers: the common practice of off-the-books employment. Such arrangements not only affect their financial stability but also limit their access to benefits like the Child Tax Credit. Advocating for legislative changes to this credit aims to remove these income barriers, ensuring that assistance reaches those in dire need.
Moreover, promoting measures that encourage the formal employment of nannies and other domestic workers is essential. Formalizing these employment relationships allows workers to gain access to social security, unemployment benefits, and other critical protections, which are often overlooked in informal arrangements.
As we strive for these necessary reforms, I urge you, the readers, to align with the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA). Your involvement can significantly impact advocating for the rights and fair treatment of domestic workers. By contacting your Senators and advocating for the bill that proposes these vital changes to the Child Tax Credit and employment practices, you can make a difference.
As the Senate prepares to reconvene, it's crucial that we communicate our collective demand for action on this bill to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Standing together, we can create a future where the dignity of every worker's contribution is acknowledged and valued.
This is more than a policy shift; it's a movement towards valuing care, ensuring employment transparency, and upholding fairness across all sectors. Your support is instrumental in driving forward these changes for domestic workers nationwide.
Thank you for your commitment to this important cause.
With gratitude and hope,
Alie
