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24-Hour Shifts or Human Dignity | New York City News
Home care workers in New York City are staging protests and hunger strikes against brutal 24-hour shifts they call “torture,” demanding a local law to cap them at 12 hours — a move that could disrupt vital care for elderly and disabled residents. Advocates argue these grueling shifts, often unpaid for the full 24 hours, exploit immigrant women of color who’ve fought for decades for dignity and fair treatment. While critics fear limiting shifts could jeopardize care access, supporters push for amendments to balance worker safety with service continuity. The mayor says solutions must protect…
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