May 27 2025
This report summarizes 2,970 responses to six biweekly surveys among Spanish-speaking domestic workers in the first quarter of 2025. It explores key concerns related to covering basic needs, employment situation, job quality and working conditions.
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The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Report showed that, after revisions, there was an increase in nonfarm payroll jobs in December 2024. The general unemployment rate ticked down, while the rate for women also decreased. NDWA’s December data shows that the joblessness rate for domestic worker respondents remained at 18%. It remains higher compared to the rate of 9% who reported having no jobs before COVID-19.
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The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Report shows employment growth in line with expectations. At the same time, the general unemployment rate ticked up. NDWA’s November data shows that joblessness increased slightly among surveyed domestic workers. Joblessness has remained between 17% and 18% since August. While this is still within the lower end of joblessness rates we have seen since the pandemic began, it remains twice the rate of 9% who reported having no jobs before COVID-19.
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The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Report shows slowed employment growth likely due to labor strikes and the impact of recent hurricanes, and no change in the unemployment rate. NDWA’s October data shows that joblessness decreased slightly among surveyed domestic workers. While this is still within the lower end of joblessness rates we have seen since the pandemic began, it remains over the rate of 9% who reported having no jobs before COVID-19.
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The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Report shows job growth above market expectations in September, and the general unemployment rate ticked down. NDWA’s September data shows that joblessness remained at 18%. After fluctuating between 15% and 16% for five months, joblessness increased to 18% in August and remained the same in September. While this is still within the lower end of joblessness rates we’ve seen since the COVID-19 pandemic began, it remains twice the rate of 9% who reported having no jobs before the pandemic.
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The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Report shows job growth below market expectation in August, and the general unemployment rate ticked down as expected. NDWA’s August data shows that joblessness for surveyed domestic workers increased to 18% in August after remaining between 15-16% since March 2024. It also remains above the rate of 9% who reported having no jobs before COVID-19.
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The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Report shows nonfarm payroll job growth was below market expectations, and the unemployment rate rose slightly. NDWA’s July data shows that joblessness for surveyed domestic workers remained steady at 15% in July. It remains higher than the rate of 9% who reported having no jobs before COVID-19.
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The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Report shows job growth slightly above market expectation in June, and the general unemployment rate ticked up. NDWA’s June data shows a tick downward to 15% in joblessness for surveyed domestic workers. Joblessness has stabilized between 15% and 16% since March. However, it remains above the rate of 9% who reported having no jobs before COVID-19.
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The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Report shows nonfarm payroll job growth was well above market expectations, while the unemployment rate ticked up slightly. NDWA’s May data shows that joblessness increased minimally for surveyed domestic workers, from 15% in March and April to 16% in May. Joblessness remains higher than the rate of 9% who reported having no jobs before COVID-19.
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The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Report shows nonfarm payroll job growth was below market expectations, while the unemployment rate ticked up. NDWA’s April data shows that joblessness remained steady in April for surveyed domestic workers. However, joblessness remains higher than the rate of 9% who reported having no jobs before COVID-19.
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