The “Visible Invisible Workforce”

Amanda Litman hosts Battleground, featuring Ai-jen Poo, who discusses the National Domestic Workers Alliance's mission to uplift domestic workers, mostly women of color. Ai-jen shares personal stories about caregiving's undervaluation and the need for care infrastructure. The conversation highlights the economic challenges faced by caregivers and the importance of investing in care as a public good.

How does the aging baby boomer generation impact the need for caregiving?

What are the economic implications of the current caregiving workforce's wages?

What solutions are proposed to improve the caregiving infrastructure?