Nannies on a Quest for Rights

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

They'll change the diapers, wash the clothes and cook the dinner. But nannies want a little respect. They don't need "Nanny Diaries" luxuries. But a contract would do. So would minimum wage, paid vacation, sick leave and overtime pay. And notice before firing. That's the message a group of nannies in the Washington region wants working parents, companies and local governments to hear. Click here to read the rest of Brigid Schulte's report in the September 4 Washington Post.