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by IDWFED published Jul 07, 2015 05:39 PM
Global: Today is International #DomesticWorkersDay – 5 years after the convention

Global: Today is International #DomesticWorkersDay – 5 years after the convention

by IDWFED — last modified Jun 28, 2016 03:51 PM

On June 16 2011, the ILO adopted Convention 189 on decent work for domestic workers and its accompanying Recommendation 201. Since then, after a slow start progress has been made: 22 countries have ratified the convention, more than 30 have extended legislative protections to domestic workers.

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Asia: Asia scores low on labour law protection for domestic workers

Asia: Asia scores low on labour law protection for domestic workers

by IDWFED — last modified Jun 27, 2016 08:58 PM

Over 35% of the domestic workers worldwide are accounted for in Asia where the Philippines remains the only country to ratify international labour standards for their protection. Changes are brewing and support is needed.

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Trinidad and Tobago: A First Step Toward Strengthening Domestic Workers' Cooperatives

Trinidad and Tobago: A First Step Toward Strengthening Domestic Workers' Cooperatives

by IDWFED — last modified Jun 27, 2016 05:51 PM

In Trinidad and Tobago, domestic work (estimated at 30,000 employees by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago) is a growing sector. The members of the National Union of Domestic Workers (NUDE) formed Service Workers Centre Cooperative Society (SWCCS) in 2014 for improved benefits and working conditions and to have a legal entity for domestic workers that is recognized by employers. Domestic workers’ participation in a democratic workplace upholds their rights as workers and as citizens of our society. The work of the ILO on this topic is guided by the Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189) , which to date has been adopted by 22 countries.

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Nepal: Domestic Workers are also workers! NTUC urges the Government to Ratify ILO Convention 189

Nepal: Domestic Workers are also workers! NTUC urges the Government to Ratify ILO Convention 189

by IDWFED — last modified Jun 21, 2016 09:22 PM

Nepal Home workers Union affiliates of Nepal Trade Union Congress organized a conference on "Awareness on ILO Convention C189 and My Fair Home Campaign" to observe the 5th Anniversary of C189 and as the International Domestic Workers Day.

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Nepal: GEFONT supports the My Fair Home campaign

Nepal: GEFONT supports the My Fair Home campaign

by IDWFED — last modified Jun 21, 2016 09:57 PM

My Fair Home Campaign was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Deputy Secretary General of General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) on the occasion of International Domestic Workers Day, June 16.

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Sweden: Union to Union supports to the campaign of My Fair Home on June 16

Sweden: Union to Union supports to the campaign of My Fair Home on June 16

by IDWFED — last modified Jun 28, 2016 03:51 PM

Union to Union shows support to the campaign of MY FAIR HOME on the International Domestic Workers' Day June 16!

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Domestic Workers Unite: A Guide for Building Collective Power to achieve Rights and Protections for Domestic Workers

Domestic Workers Unite: A Guide for Building Collective Power to achieve Rights and Protections for Domestic Workers

by IDWFED — last modified Jun 16, 2016 01:22 PM

A joint Guide by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) & ILO's Global Action Programme on Migrant Domestic Workers and their Families (ILO-GAP).

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Decent work for domestic workers: Achievements since the adoption of Convention C189

Decent work for domestic workers: Achievements since the adoption of Convention C189

by IDWFED — last modified Jun 16, 2016 01:37 PM

On 16 June 2011, workers, employers and governments came together to adopt ILO Convention No. 189 on decent work for domestic workers. In the last five years since its adoption, some 70 countries around the world have taken action to advance decent work for domestic workers.

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IDWF e-Newsletter #12 - June 2016

IDWF e-Newsletter #12 - June 2016

by IDWFED — last modified Jun 16, 2016 01:23 PM

2016 June 16 - International Domestic Workers Day - Make "My Fair Home" Every Domestic Worker's Workplace!

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Belgium: ACV-CSC is reaching out to domestic work companies and agencies to seek their commitment to My Fair Home

Belgium: ACV-CSC is reaching out to domestic work companies and agencies to seek their commitment to My Fair Home

by IDWFED — last modified Jun 21, 2016 05:37 PM

Grace Papa, IDWF Executive Committee member and leader at IDWF affiliate ACV-CSC in Belgium, is reaching out to domestic work companies and agencies to seek their commitment to My Fair Home.

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Ghana: DSWU celebration of June 16 and signing the My Fair Home pledge

Ghana: DSWU celebration of June 16 and signing the My Fair Home pledge

Jun 16, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Ghana,by IDWFED

Domestic Services Workers Union (DSWU) will celebrate the day with 60 domestic workers, employers, policy makers, trade unionists, and an official from the Department of Labour.

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Tanzania: CHODAWU's public forum for June 16 and launch of My Fair Home

Tanzania: CHODAWU's public forum for June 16 and launch of My Fair Home

Jun 16, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Tanzania,by IDWFED

On June 16th, 45 domestic workers and union leaders from CHODAWU (Conservation, Hotels, Domestic, Social Welfare and Consultancy Union) will meet the Honorable Jenista Joakim Mhagama, Minister of State (Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment Youth and Disabled) in Dodoma where the Parliament is in session.

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Global: This June 16, we call upon the employers of domestic workers to support the rights of domestic workers, says Elizabeth Tang

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 PM

We 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.

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Global: Let us keep on fighting and campaigning for our rights, says Myrtle Witbooi

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."

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Global: International Domestic Workers Day 2016 June 16 - International Launch of the My Fair Home Campaign

Global: International Domestic Workers Day 2016 June 16 - International Launch of the My Fair Home Campaign

by IDWFED — last modified Aug 22, 2016 06:38 PM

This year on June 16, the IDWF will launch the My Fair Home campaign internationally jointly with the My Fair Home champions.

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Belgium: EFFAT is a champion of My Fair Home!

Belgium: EFFAT is a champion of My Fair Home!

by IDWFED — last modified Mar 02, 2017 09:54 PM

European Federation of Trade Unions in the Food, Agriculture and Tourism (EFFAT), Belgium is a champion of My Fair Home!

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Philippines: UNITED is a champion of My Fair Home!

Philippines: UNITED is a champion of My Fair Home!

by IDWFED — last modified Oct 30, 2017 04:39 PM

UNITED Domestic Workers of the Philippines (UNITED), Philippines is a champion of My Fair Home!

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Hong Kong: FADWU is a champion of My Fair Home!

Hong Kong: FADWU is a champion of My Fair Home!

by IDWFED — last modified Jun 20, 2016 06:13 PM

FADWU is a champion of My Fair Home!

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Tanzania: CHODAWU is a champion of My Fair Home!

Tanzania: CHODAWU is a champion of My Fair Home!

by IDWFED — last modified Jun 21, 2016 03:45 PM

Conservation, Hotel, Domestic and Allied Workers Union (CHODAWU), Tanzania is a champion of My Fair Home!

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Global: Celebrate and organize for the ratification of C189 and labor law reforms!

Global: Celebrate and organize for the ratification of C189 and labor law reforms!

by IDWFED — last modified Jun 15, 2016 10:27 PM

Flyer by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) - Celebrate and organize for the ratification of C189 and labor law reforms!

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IDWF e-Newsletter #11 - April 2016

IDWF e-Newsletter #11 - April 2016

by IDWFED — last modified Jun 16, 2016 01:23 PM

Get Ready for June 16 - International Domestic Workers Day! Make "My Fair Home" Every Domestic Worker's Workplace!

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What will you do around the 5th Anniversary of C189?

by IDWFED — last modified May 03, 2016 01:32 PM

2016 is the fifth anniversary of our victory at the ILO for decent work for domestic workers! What will you do around the 5th Anniversary of C189? Tell us how to make this campaign a success in your country and everywhere!

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Global: Get Ready for June 16 - 5th Anniversary of C189!

Global: Get Ready for June 16 - 5th Anniversary of C189!

from Apr 20, 2016 08:00 AM to Jun 17, 2016 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Make "My Fair Home" Every Domestic Worker's Workplace!

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C189 WATCH - A note on governments' report to ILO

by IDWFED — last modified Jan 25, 2016 11:11 PM

For 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.

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Making decent work a reality for domestic workers

by IDWFED — last modified Dec 08, 2016 03:37 PM

Improving 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.

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2015 June 16 International Domestic Workers Day round up

2015 June 16 International Domestic Workers Day round up

Jun 16, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM Worldwide,by IDWFED

Congratulations everyone on a very powerful International Domestic Workers Day!

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India: Actions of domestic workers in Madurai, Trichy and Nellai in the state of Tamil Nadu

India: Actions of domestic workers in Madurai, Trichy and Nellai in the state of Tamil Nadu

Jun 17, 2015 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AMby IDWFED

Actions of domestic workers in Madurai, Trichy and Nellai in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

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Singapore: A Part Of The Family?

Singapore: A Part Of The Family?

by IDWFED — last modified Jul 07, 2015 06:36 PM

HOME argues that ill treatment of domestic workers goes beyond physical, sexual and psychological abuse.

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The unstoppable domestic workers' movement: winning labour rights and protections for 15 million domestic workers

The unstoppable domestic workers' movement: winning labour rights and protections for 15 million domestic workers

by IDWFED — last modified Jul 07, 2015 06:36 PM

In the past few years a political and moral shift has occurred among growing numbers of political leaders which has secured rights and protections for 15 million domestic workers today. Their lives have improved by shifting away from unprotected and exploitative jobs to ones protected by labour laws.

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Lebanon: Domestic Workers Need the Protection of a Union

by IDWFED — last modified Jul 07, 2015 06:36 PM

Women migrant domestic workers – who make up the majority of domestic workers – face additional discrimination in the legal system. The Kafala (guardianship) system, enforced in Lebanon and the Gulf monarchies, ties the domestic foreign worker to a specific employer; the worker becomes illegal should she quit her employer, placing the worker in a particularly vulnerable situation.

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