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Chicago Matters: Ear to the Ground

The Philippines, has become one of the biggest labor exporters in the world. Filipinos who leave the country for economic reasons are usually women. At one elder care facility in suburban Chicago Filipino women make up nearly half of the caregivers. These women often live round the clock with their elderly patients, many forsaking any kind of life of their own. Ear to the Ground mentorship program participant Susan T. Layug got to know one of these women. “Rita” didn’t want to use her real name for fear of getting fired. “Rita” shared with Susan how she creates her own sense of place within the confinement and isolation of her work.

Ear to the Ground: Susan T. Layug

Ear to the Ground‘s Susan Layug shares the story of Filipino women who work as caregivers—a vocation that demands both time and dedication.

Posted on 12.13.2007

Reporter's Notebook: Susan T. Layug

Susan Layug discusses the struggle to get the subjects in her story to share details about their lifestyle.

Posted on 12.13.2007

Learn More About Susan T. Layug

Susan T. Layug came to the United States from the Philippines as a single parent determined to provide a future for her then-10-year-old son.

Posted on 12.13.2007

Now in its 17th year, Chicago's award-winning multimedia public affairs series returns in 2007 with Chicago Matters: Beyond Borders to explore the impact of immigration in Chicago and the region.

Chicago Matters is made possible by The Chicago Community Trust, with programming by Chicago Public Radio, WTTW 11, the Chicago Public Library, and The Chicago Reporter.

Visit www.chicagomatters.org for more information.