LGBTI labor inclusion convening
In June, the First Latin American and Carribean Forum on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex Labor Inclusion was held in Managua, Nicaragua. Details In June, the First Latin American […]
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In Mexico, SINACTRAHO begins a collective contract campaign
Collective Agreement Campaign Launched to ensure domestic workers will have minimum wage, social security and other rights. Details In Mexico, a national campaign “Empleo Justo en Casa” was launched on […]
Asia & Middle East: IDWF participated in the inter-regional tripartite expert forum
IDWF participated in the inter-regional tripartite expert forum on skills and migration in the South Asia – Middle East corridor on 25-26 July. Details IDWF participated in the inter-regional tripartite […]
International guidelines are one path to pushing for decent living and working conditions of migrants – report on the Regional Consultation on the UN Compact on Migration
Updates on the UN Global Compact for Migration - A report on the Asian Regional Consultation, Bangkok-Thailand, August 4 & 5, 2017 Details On September 19, 2016, a High-Level Summit […]
In Nepal, domestic workers are included in newly adopted labor act
The New Labor Act was adopted by the parliament on August 13. HUN, an affiliated in Nepal, has put enormous effort to lobby for it, together with its union center, […]
Our work makes all work possible, Myrtle Witbooi says at the IUF Congress
On Aug 30, Myrtle Witbooi, President of the IDWF speaks at the 27th World Congress of the The International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' […]
We demand the respect and rights that other workers enjoy! Shirley Pryce’s speech at the IUF Congress
Read Shirley Pryce's speech on Aug 31 at the 27th World Congress of the The International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations (IUF). Details […]
IDWF gathered domestic workers leaders to address rights gaps of migrant domestic workers in the Middle East
In partnership with the FES, LO-Norway, national trade unions and others, the IDWF gathered domestic workers leaders and other social partners to discuss concrete suggestions to address rights gaps of […]
Domestic workers in London celebrated the launch of their own charity
"The Voice of Domestic Workers - dignity at work" Details On 24 October 2017 the organized domestic workers in London, celebrated the launch of their own charity "The Voice of […]
The 10th ASEAN Forum recommends measures for decent work for domestic workers
Fish Ip, IDWF Regional Coordinator spoke at the Forum on "Towards Achieving Decent Work for Domestic Workers in ASEAN”. Details Fish Ip, IDWF Regional Coordinator spoke at the Forum on […]
Stand firm against slavery! – FADWU calls upon ASEAN governments to recognize domestic workers’ freedom of association
If you don't have a union, there is no way that they can raise up their voice, no way that they can meet with government officials," Nami stressed to the […]
In Kenya, domestic workers push for convention ratification
Contributors: Carolyn Butler/Solidarity Center Domestic workers rally for ratification of ILO Convention 189 on February 21, 2018 on Parliament grounds. Details Hundreds of domestic workers rallied in front of the […]
