Working 9 to 5 to 9

Chinese home care workers in New York City are fighting to end an exploitative labor practice known as the 24-hour rule, where they are only paid for 13 out of 24 hours worked. However, they face resistance from officials and non-profits, and insufficient union support. Producers Aria Young and Leina Gabra take us inside the reality of 24-hour work and why it has been so difficult to change this policy.

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Working 9 to 5 to 9 is an episode from Feet In Two Worlds by Feet in 2 Worlds.

This episode is 32:48 long.

This episode was published on May 13, 2025.

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