C189 Ratification
Global: This June 16, we call upon the employers of domestic workers to support the rights of domestic workers, says Elizabeth Tang
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 12, 2016 05:21 PMWe know there are many people in our communities who respect our work and our dignity as human beings. Let’s all advance the "My Fair Home" campaign. Encourage your members to talk to their employers to make the pledge.
Global: Let us keep on fighting and campaigning for our rights, says Myrtle Witbooi
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 12, 2016 05:22 PM"What we won in 2011 was the road to our freedom. Let us keep on fighting and campaigning for our rights. 16th June is ours, so let us free ourselves."
Global: Celebrate and organize for the ratification of C189 and labor law reforms!
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 15, 2016 10:27 PMFlyer by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) - Celebrate and organize for the ratification of C189 and labor law reforms!
Dominican Republic: National meeting of "An Effective Implementation of the ILO C189 for Domestic Workers"
May 07, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, — by IDWFEDA national meeting of "An Effective Implementation of the ILO C189 for Domestic Workers" was held on May 7 in Santo Domingo.
Global: "Let us work together and make life for domestic workers change for the better."
— by IDWFED — last modified May 16, 2016 06:50 PMThe Global Action Programme on Migrant Domestic Workers and their Families seeks to promote the human and labour rights of migrant domestic workers worldwide by addressing the challenges that make migrant domestic workers particularly vulnerable to the risks of exploitation and abuse.
IDWF e-Newsletter #11 - April 2016
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 16, 2016 01:23 PMGet Ready for June 16 - International Domestic Workers Day! Make "My Fair Home" Every Domestic Worker's Workplace!
Global: Get Ready for June 16 - 5th Anniversary of C189!
from Apr 20, 2016 08:00 AM to Jun 17, 2016 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDMake "My Fair Home" Every Domestic Worker's Workplace!
Domestic Worker Organizing Toolbox by NDWA
— by IDWFED — last modified Apr 13, 2016 04:35 PMThe National Domestic Workers Alliance (USA) recently unveiled the Domestic Worker Organizing Toolbox. It is an incredible resource filled with a wide range of tools to support domestic worker organizations in achieving growth and impact.
HUMAN RIGHTS AT WORK - About the ILO and International Labor Law (Swedish only)
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 04, 2016 08:50 PM"Domestic workers are one of the world's largest professional groups."
20160215 IDWF statement No abuse of domestic workers in Indonesia
— by IDWFED — last modified Feb 15, 2016 05:19 PMIndonesia: IDWF statement on the abuse cases of domestic workers Siti Sri Marni and other 3 workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Feb 15, 2016 09:52 PMWe are shocked and agitated to learn the recent abuse cases of domestic workers in Indonesia. Siti Sri Marni and other 3 domestic workers E, M and W escaped on 8 Feb 2016 after 12 or more years of serious abuses by their employer Meta Hasan Musdalifah in Jakarta, Indonesia. We, the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF), join with JALAPRT, the National Network for Domestic Workers Advocacy on the National Domestic Workers Day to call upon the Indonesian government to adopt the Domestic Workers Bill.
C189 WATCH - A note on governments' report to ILO
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 25, 2016 11:11 PMFor countries who has ratified C189, the governments must submit a "FIRST REPORT" to the ILO Committee of Experts twelve months after the Convention has entered into force when it has 2 ratifications (Art 21, C189), i.e. Sep 2013.
Spain: The main legislative body of Valencia decided to ratify the ILO C189
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 29, 2016 09:42 PMOn January 9 2016, "The Corts" of Valencia, which is the main legislative body of Valencia, decided to ratify the ILO domestic workers Convention 189.
Philippines: Domestic workers face long road to labor rights at home and abroad
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 11, 2016 03:49 PMRead the special report of Remy Borlongan and Rex Varona on how migrant domestic workers face long road to labor rights at home and abroad.
Hong Kong: FADWU Migrants' Day consulate hopping and rally
Dec 20, 2015 from 06:00 PM to 01:00 AM — Hong Kong, — by Fish IpThe Hong Kong Federation of Asian Domestic Workers Unions is organizing a rally, going to consulates and Hong Kong government to call for ratification of C189 and regulating employment agencies against abuses.
Asia & Europe: Domestic workers, debunking the myths - A Euronews Special Report
— by IDWFED — last modified Jan 05, 2016 04:12 PMIn just 8 minutes, Euronews shows how domestic workers have won better working conditions in countries around the world. Through examples in Italy and Hong Kong, it debunks the myths that domestic workers and their employers are unable to organize and bargain collectively.
Domestic workers know your rights - Handbook for Organizers in Domestic Work Sector
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 25, 2015 02:57 PMThis instrument provides the basis for ensuring that under the law domestic workers have the respect and rights that workers in the formal economy have long fought for and acquired.
Making decent work a reality for domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 08, 2016 03:37 PMImproving conditions in the domestic work sector is often perceived as unattainable: how can employers afford to pay domestic workers the minimum wage, let alone social security benefits? How can conditions be monitored if labour inspectors are prohibited from entering the private household? Yet increasingly unions, governments and employers are taking measures to make labour and social protections a reality for domestic workers. The following resources share the lessons learned from their experiences.
Switzerland: The ILO Convention 189 Decent Work for Domestic Workers came into force
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 20, 2015 04:07 PMOn November 12 the ILO Convention Decent Work for Domestic Workers came into force in Switzerland. A broad alliance of unions, church organizations, women and migrant NGOs, solidarity organizations and individuals signed an appeal to implement C189.
National Union of Domestic Workers of Trinidad and Tobago fighting for the rights of domestic workers
— by Sofia Trevino — last modified May 16, 2016 05:09 PMThe National Union of Domestic Employees (NUDE) of Trinidad and Tobago is campaigning to secure recognition for domestic workers as workers under the Industrial Relations Act, organizing around a Caribbean-wide project to promote freedom of movement for domestic workers and promoting the ratification of Convention 189 (the Domestic Workers Convention) of the International Labor Organization.
Portugal has officially ratified C189
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 11, 2015 10:02 PMPortugal has officially ratified C189! We now have 22 countries on the list!
South Africa: Myrtle Witbooi, President of IDWF on the Importance of C189
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 13, 2015 09:21 PMWatch Witbooi discuss the importance of C189 and how the Convention can have an impact on the lives of domestic workers.
Chile ratifies the Domestic Workers Convention
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 17, 2015 05:06 PMChile is the nineteenth ILO member State and the tenth member State from the Latin and Central American region to ratify this instrument.
Belgium ratifies the C189
— by IDWFED — last modified Sep 11, 2015 04:42 PMThe CSC, the FGTB and CGSLB welcomed the June 10 filing today by the Minister Kris Peeters of Belgium's ratification instruments for Conventions 189 and 159 of the ILO on decent work for domestic workers and rehabilitation professional and employment of disabled people.
Belgium: ITUC-IDWF-FES International Domestic Workers Meeting
from May 27, 2015 08:00 AM to May 29, 2015 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDIn a meeting on 27-28 May 2015 in Brussels, IDWF and ITUC together shared experiences and discussed on action plan to push forward domestic workers campaign for rights and ratification of C189.
Brazil: Discussion on strategies of improving laws on protecting domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified May 27, 2015 04:35 PMBRAZIL: Leaders of the National Federation of domestic workers from Brazil, gathered to discuss strategies of improving laws and regulations, including the importance of ratification of the C189 on "DECENT WORK FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS". This was supported by the IDWF.
June 16 is around the corner - "My Fair Home"
Jun 16, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDOn this June 16, we will begin to walk together, towards achieving “My Fair Home” for every domestic worker and implementation of the C189.
Dominican Republic officially becomes the 18th country to ratify C189
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 09, 2015 06:44 PMDominican Republic officially becomes the 18th country to ratify C189
IDWF e-Newsletter #7 - APR 2015
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 16, 2015 10:15 PMIDWF e-Newsletter #7 - APR 2015
Bangladesh: 398 domestic workers killed in 14 years
— by Fish Ip — last modified Apr 28, 2015 05:58 PMAt least 398 domestic workers were killed in the last fourteen years while at least 299 workers were wounded and 100 female workers were sexually harassed in the country.