WOMEN'S COLLECTIVE

The Women's Collective is the Day Labor Program's newest project. It is a cooperative run by and for immigrant women workers, which specializes in connecting homeowners, renters, and businesses with high-quality, affordable cleaning services, eldercare, childcare, cooking, and catering. Collective members have decades of experience in domestic work. Each woman has an area of specialization and is committed to providing high quality work in a respectful and dignified environment.

The Collective meets weekly to provide support, make organizational decisions, and share work strategies. Collective members also receive free worker safety trainings and English classes. The community-centered nature of the Collective ensures that workers have high standards for job performance and are accountable to each other and to employers.

The Collective can fill both temporary and long-term positions, and requires only one day advanced notice (though more time will allow us to find the worker best suited for your needs.) Rates range from $11-17/hour, with a 3hr/$42 minimum (special rates available for seniors, people with disabilities, or non-profits). Call (415) 252-5375 or 5376 during our business hours: 7am-1pm, Mon-Fri or 7am-12noon, Sat, to reserve one or more workers for any day or time. For further information, references, or questions about specific rates, contact Jill Shenker at (415) 553-3406.

Comments from employers about the Women's Collective:

"They were very prompt, fast and professional. They went to the task at hand without even reacting to the magnitude of the job. We used the workers once and were hooked. Our agency will definitely use the Collective's services again."
Gina Amato, Eviction Defense Center, Oakland

"I liked that I was able to call a non-profit and get two women who I liked very much. I have recommended the Collective to my friends, and I will be calling again."
Ann Maley, Attorney and Mission resident

"The service was first-rate - I couldn't find any fault at all. The cleaning was terrific."
Shell, Sunset resident