International Labour Conference (lLC)
ILC109: Workers take fight for social protection to ILC
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 11, 2021 04:43 PMThe global networks of workers in the informal economy outlined three key demands for the discussion: 1) Direct representation of informal economy worker organizations, 2) universal social protection and 3) Collective and solidarity financing of social protection systems. Below is a summary of how these demands were reflected in the ILC discussion, and in the adopted conclusions.
ILC108: GFBTU and IDWF Signed MOU on Protection of Domestic Workers' Rights in Bahrain
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 19, 2019 05:53 PMOn the Eve of the International Domestic Workers Day commemorating the adoption of the International Labour Convention 189 Decent Work for Domestic Workers (C189) on June 16, 2011, the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) and the General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions (GFBTU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote migrant domestic workers’ rights and welfare in Bahrain.
ILC108: June 16 International Domestic Workers Day in Geneva marks by a strong message to governments to support an ILO Convention to stop gender-based violence against domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Sep 09, 2019 11:21 AMDomestic workers from across the globe will share their stories of resilience and struggle to explain why an ILO convention with a recommendation is critical to help them to put end to gender-based violence. The event will be a great opportunity for all, including governments, employers, trade unionists and advocates, to interact and learn from domestic workers themselves about their victories and challenges from Asia, Latin America, and Africa to Europe.
ILC108: "Our plea is that we need a Convention but a great Convention with very strong Recommendations!"
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 19, 2019 05:40 PM"We call on all of you, use your mind and hour heart when you debate and let us assure that all lives matter and all need protection in the world of work."
Cyprus: Letter to President Nicos Anastasiades - Murder of Migrant Domestic Workers and Girls in Cyprus
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 20, 2019 09:39 PM"Mr. President, we ask you to take concrete action to recognize domestic workers including migrant domestic workers as full-fledged workers and protect them with legal rights, ratify the ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers and take concrete measures to stop all acts of violence, discrimination and xenophobia against migrants and against women."
Informal Economy Podast: Social Protection #05 Domestic Workers and Violence at the workplace
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 31, 2019 05:26 PMTo help us understand more about the implications of this issue for domestic workers and the intersectionality between gender and work status – and the role of social protection in addressing this problem – we invite Adriana Paz.
ILC108: "Use your voices, Support the ILO Convention!"
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 19, 2019 05:34 PMMyrtle Witbooi, IDWF President spoke at the ILC108 on June 10, 2019.
ILC108: Vulnerable workers bringing important perspective on violence and harassment to International Labour Conference in Geneva
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:28 PMOver 61% of the world’s workers work in the informal economy, yet they have the least protection against violence and harassment at work. They'll be bringing their important perspective on violence and harassment to this year's International Labour Conference in Geneva.
Gender-Based Violence in Paid Domestic Work in Latin America and the Caribbean: Experiences, Voices, Actions and Recommendations of Workers' Organizations to Eliminate It
— by IDWFED — last modified Feb 10, 2020 05:32 PMThis research has as its first objective to reveal the best practices and progressive legislative frameworks in the matter of prevention and protection from harassment and gender-based violence in the world of work after the voices of the DW.
ILC107: ILC delegates agreed the future instrument should be a Convention, supplemented by a Recommendation
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:34 PMWrapping up their annual meeting in Geneva, members of the International Labour Organisation agreed on the need to "adopt standards on violence and harassment in the world of work".
ILC107: Let 2018 be the start of freedom from abuse for domestic workers!
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:32 PMSpeech of Myrtle Witbooi, IDWF President, at the ILC 2018 plenary.
World of Work magazine: Violence at work
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:34 PMSpecial 2018 issue - This year’s edition of the World of Work magazine highlights the themes discussed by the ILO’s 107th International Labour Conference (ILC).
ILO adopts new Protocol to tackle modern forms of forced labour
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:34 PMThe International Labour Organization (ILO) has adopted a new legally binding Protocol designed to strengthen global efforts to eliminate forced labour. The Protocol, supported by a Recommendation, was adopted by government, employer and worker delegates to the International Labour Conference (ILC) with 437 votes for 27 abstentions and 8 against.
Global: Myrtle Witbooi speaks at the Standards Committee, ILC 2014
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:32 PMMyrtle Witbooi, IDWF President, speaks at the Standards Committee, ILC 2014 on June 3
Global: Myrtle Witbooi, IDWF President, speaks at the ILC 2014 on May 29
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:32 PMMyrtle Witbooi, IDWF President, speaks at the ILC 2014 on May 29
Forced labour laws need more than lip service to be effective
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:36 PMIn 1930, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) established a Forced Labour Convention, an attempt to address such practices in what was then still a colonial world. Over the decades the manifestations of forced labour have changed, whereas international law has remains rooted in the past. Beginning this week, and running until 12 June, the International Labour Conference (ILC) is meeting to try to address the gaps in the convention that have emerged over the past 80 years. The conference represents an opportunity to advance the eradication of forced labour, updating legislation in the areas of prevention, victim protection and compensation, and including new forms of forced labour such as trafficking.
Switzerland: Domestic Workers at the ILC Geneva 2009
Mar 19, 2012 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDIda Le Blanc, general secretary of the National Union of Domestic Employees (NUDE), attended the International Labor Organization Conference in Geneva in June, 2009 and submitted a report.
USA: AFL-CIO Partners with Domestic Workers Alliance - Call for Domestic Worker Representatives at ILC
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:33 PMIn a historic move, the AFL-CIO signed a new partnership agreement with the National Domestic Workers Alliance.
NUDE report on ILC 2009 and Domestic Workers in Trinidad and Tobago
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:36 PMIda Le Blanc, general secretary of the National Union of Domestic Employees (NUDE), attended the International Labor Organization Conference in Geneva in June, 2009 and submitted a report.