Justice for Domestic Workers

There were demonstrations and retaliatory actions in India for the Deputy General Consul's arrest in New York. However, no one appeared to be demonstrating or speaking up for the General Consul's maid who seemed to be underpaid and overworked.   Certainly, securing a visa for a woman to work as a household maid and nanny in the U.S. is not uncommon for wealthy immigrants  and visitors from well-known countries. It is also not uncommon for these wealthy employers to mistreat their poverty stricken workers who have no choice but to comply under slavery conditions in their unfamiliar surroundings. So, while it is admirable for some people in India to demonstrate the arrest and strip search of Devyani Khobragade, who will demonstrate for the worker's rights to decent working condition and satisfactory pay. It appears that it is customary for the poor in India to be mistreated with no respect so, it is certainly expected that no one would care to demonstrate for Khobragade's maid.