Carroll Gardens Nanny Association
The Carroll Gardens Nanny Association (CGNA) is a member-led organization where nannies, house cleaners, and home care attendants, come together to support each other and raise standards in the domestic work industry. We are based in Carroll Gardens and open to anyone who currently works or has worked as a domestic worker in any neighborhood. All domestic workers are welcome: nannies, house cleaners, home care attendants.
What We Believe
All domestic workers should know their rights and their worth
All domestic workers deserve a living wage, the right to a contract, overtime pay, paid sick time, and paid time off
What We Do
Job training and preparedness including skills training, health and safety on the job, negotiation training, CPR + First Aid, and more
Legal support with immigration, housing, and workplace issues
Provide one-on-one support with work issues such as resume support, interview practice, or creating a work agreement
Service referrals for rental assistance, affordable housing, food access, English classes, and other programs available through the government and our partner organizations
Member Benefits
Priority registration to trainings, CPR courses, and workshops
Decision making and representation in how the association operates
Opportunities to travel and represent CGNA at national gatherings
Access to job opportunities and professional development
Automatic membership to the National Domestic Workers Alliance, which includes benefits such as vision discounts, prescription discounts, life insurance, and more
Discounts to local businesses in Carroll Gardens and Park Slope
Learn how you can register to be a member by contacting
Ben at bfgoogins@cganyc.org
What Does it Mean To Be A Member?
You believe in our vision of all domestic workers deserving a living wage, the right to a contract, overtime pay, paid sick time, and paid time off
You commit to join other domestic workers in supporting each other and building power to raise standards in the domestic work industry
You participate by attending meetings and events
You pay your membership fee of $60
