Resolution on Domestic Workers

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(Preliminary draft of the resolution that was passed at the 2006 Diocesan Convention)

Resolution #5- on Domestic Workers
(adopted)

271 - - - Submitted by the Rev. Luis León, Rector of St. John's, Lafayette Square and Chair
272 - - - of the Latino Ministry Committee.

273 - - - - - - Resolved, that the One Hundred Eleventh Convention of the Diocese

274 - - - of Washington support legislative and other initiatives to address the needs

275 - - - of all domestic workers within Montgomery , Prince George 's, Charles and St. Mary's

276 - - - counties and the District of Columbia , specifically including protections from

277 - - - discrimination, exploitation and trafficking.

Explanation: Domestic workers are part of our economy but are not covered by labor laws
in the way that other laborers are. Some household workers labor under exploitative conditions, and are isolated in the workplace. A bill under development in Montgomery County seeks to address these conditions. Should the District of Columbia or the other counties in our diocese move to address these concerns, this resolution would enable our people throughout the Diocese to advocate for domestic workers on behalf of the Diocese of Washington.

Budget Impact: There is no budget impact for this resolution.

Recommendation: The Resolutions Committee recommends this resolution for consideration.