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India: SEWA-Kerala observed International Domestic Workers' Day

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by IDWFED published Jun 15, 2013 12:00 AM
On the eve of the International Domestic Workers' Day, SEWA-Kerala observed the day with a public rally and meeting in Thiruvananthapuram. Members of the union from all over the state participated in the rally raising slogans for ratification of the ILO convention, a national bill for domestic workers, formation of a tripartite board for domestic workers in the central and state level. The public meeting was inaugurated by the former Labour Minister of the state Shri.P.K.Gurudasan. Former Forest Minister of the state, Shri. Binoy Viswam presented the key note address.
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  • On the eve of the International Domestic Workers' Day, SEWA-Kerala observed the day with a public rally and meeting in Thiruvananthapuram. Members of the union from all over the state participated in the rally raising slogans for ratification of the ILO convention, a national bill for domestic workers, formation of a tripartite board for domestic workers in the central and state level. The public meeting was inaugurated by the former Labour Minister of the state Shri.P.K.Gurudasan. Former Forest Minister of the state, Shri. Binoy Viswam presented the key note address.
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On the eve of the International Domestic Workers' Day, SEWA-Kerala observed the day with a public rally and meeting in Thiruvananthapuram. 

Members of the union from all over the state participated in the rally raising slogans for ratification of the ILO convention, a national bill for domestic workers, formation of a tripartite board for domestic workers in the central and state level. 

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Amidst heavy showers, members enthusiastically participated in the public meeting which was inaugurated by the former Labour Minister of the state Shri.P.K.Gurudasan.  He spoke about the condition of domestic workers in the state and the initiative by the Government to start a welfare scheme for the workers. 

He urged the domestic workers to continue their struggles for the Ratification of the Convention and a Comprehensive Bill.  Former Forest Minister of the state, Shri. Binoy Viswam presented the key note address.  The memorandum prepared by the national platform of domestic workers was read and the signature campaign was inaugurated during the meeting.

SEWA members performed a street drama narrating their plight and expressing their collective strength as workers which appealed to the public who stood around and listened attentively.

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The news report on the event:

It has been two years since the landmark move by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to adopt Convention 189 that recognises the contribution of domestic workers. Even so, there is little improvement in this labour sector here, as the country is yet to ratify the convention and implement laws that would guarantee minimum wages and grant social security for this large workforce.

Calling the government’s attention to this, workers and activists under the banner of the Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) braved the rain on Saturday afternoon to participate in a rally and a public meeting on the eve of International Domestic Workers’ Day. This day marks the anniversary of the adoption of Convention 189.

The former Ministers P.K. Gurudasan and Benoy Viswom, who spoke at the meeting held at Gandhi Park, called upon the women to continue their protest for basic necessities. On the national stage, a Parliament march will be held towards the end of the month when a memorandum will be submitted.


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