Plan gives specia­l focus to low-wage agricu­lture worker­s, housek­eepers, janito­rs, factor­y worker­s and waitre­ssesWASHINGTON: More than 300 major actresses and female writers, directors, agents and other entertainment executives unveiled an initiative Monday to tackle pervasive sexual harassment in Hollywood and working class jobs across the United States. Time’s Up includes a legal defense fund that has so far raised some $13.4 million of its $15 million goal to provide subsidised legal support to women and men who were sexually harassed, assaulted or abused in the workplace. The plan gives special focus to low-wage agriculture workers, housekeepers, janitors, factory workers and waitresses. “Harassment too often persists because perpetrators and employers never face any consequences,” read a “letter of solidarity” on the group’s website. Read full story

Source: The Express Tribune January 01, 2018 12:45 UTC