MacArthur "Genius" Fellows show extraordinary dedication and originality in their field. as well as exceptional promise for continuing their creative pursuits in the future. Ms. Poo demonstrated these qualities through her successful organization of domestic workers on a national and international level. She has created better working conditions for women who are often exploited. by establishing fair labor standards which were originally nonexistent. Ms. Poo started organizing immigrant women workers in 1996. In 2000. she cofounded Domestic Workers United. the organization that has successfully advocated for passage of the state of New Yorks Domestic Workers Bill of Rights in 2010. Currently.
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