Domestic workers are entrusted with the most precious aspects of people's lives -- they're the nannies, the elder-care workers and the house cleaners who do the work that makes all other work possible. Too often, they're invisible, taken for granted or dismissed as "help," yet they continue to do their wholehearted best for the families and homes in their charge. In this sensational talk, activist Ai-Jen Poo shares her efforts to secure equal rights and fair wages for domestic workers and explains how we can all be inspired by them. "Think like a domestic worker who shows up and cares no matter what," she says.

Ai-jen Poo: The work that makes all other work possible

The work that makes all other work possible

Over 90% of domestic workers are women, revealing a stark gender and racial disparity in the labor that underpins all other work.

Historic racial exclusions from labor laws during the New Deal era continue to impact domestic workers, underscoring systemic inequality.

Ai-Jen Poo champions domestic workers' rights, showcasing progress through state bills and federal protections, inspiring activism.