Bill > H3417

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 6 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new section that requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation designating June 16th as Domestic Workers' Rights Day. The proclamation would honor domestic workers who work in private homes and recognize Massachusetts' pioneering legislation establishing labor standards for domestic workers through the Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights. The Governor would recommend that the public observe this day in an appropriate manner, raising awareness about the important contributions and rights of domestic workers, who often include caregivers, housekeepers, nannies, and other home-based service workers. By creating this official day of recognition, the bill aims to highlight the significance of domestic workers' labor and the state's commitment to protecting their workplace rights.