Dozens of union members and their allies from across Mexico gathered today to celebrate the official launch of the country’s first domestic workers’ union, SINACTTRAHO. The union’s formation culminated a 15-year struggle for rights on the job by those whose work often goes unrecognized, and today’s events marked the union filing for official government recognition. […]
Contributors: HKCTU During the 25 years' anniversary of Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU), Bobo Lai-wan PO, leader of Hong Kong Domestic Workers General Union, was one of the 13 unionists awarded as the Unionist who "do not acquiesce". Here's her story. Details (中文見下面 Roll down for Chinese. ) Domestic workers save families from […]
Domestic workers in Jordan are set to celebrate the official formation of a worker rights network that includes migrant workers from Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Philippines and Sri Lanka. Details Read the original article in full: Migrant Domestic Workers Network a First in Jordan | Solidarity Center Excerpt: Domestic workers in Jordan are set to celebrate the official […]
Domestic Workers ORGANIZED! Domestic workers associations elected leaders and formed "Hope Domestic Workers Network". Details Vicky Kanyoka, the IDWF Africa, had a meeting with 10 leaders of Domestic Workers Associations in Addisababa in Ehtiopia: Domestic Workers Associations leaders raise arms up to show that they join IDWF (Ethiopian style): Domestic Workers Associations in Ethiopia formed a […]
Domestic Workers’ Rights Network (DWRN) has organised the event at the office of Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies (BILS) in the city’s Dhanmondi area to review the draft of Domestic Workers Protection and Welfare Policy, 2015 prior to its approval. They were urging the government to ensure the rights of two million domestic workers of […]
Let us take a moment to say thank you and salute all for the achievements over the last year. Details Dear Workers, 2015 is nearly over. Let us take a moment to say thank you and salute all for the achievements over the last year. May we have a silent prayer for millions of domestic […]
The last year was an extremely important year for IDWF. It was a year of rapid growth, both in terms of membership size and leadership formation. It was evident as domestic worker leaders came together at regional workshops and meetings to discuss strategies, share stories, and make plans. The IDWF became better known and we […]
Contributors: Andrew Tito/Beritahati National Network for Domestic Workers Advocacy (Jala PRT) assess the atrocity that often do employers of domestic workers is evidence of the absence of the state's role in providing protection. Details Read the original news in Indonesian: Jala PRT: Majikan Siksa PRT, Bukti Pemerintah Absen Beri Perlindungan | Beritahati Jala PRT: PRT Torment […]
Contributors: Jill Shenker Remarks by Jill Shenker, North America Coordinator for the International Domestic Workers Federation, who spoke about the need to value care work. Details UN CSW60 High-level event on Gender Equality and Global Call to Action on Equal Pay, March 16, 2016 Remarks by Jill Shenker, North America Coordinator for the International Domestic […]
Contributors: Jill Shenker Shirley Pryce (Jamaica Household Workers Union, Caribbean Domestic Workers Network, International Domestic Workers Federation) spoke at the UN Commission on the Status of Women 60 (2016) panel on Combatting the Trafficking of Women and Girls: What Role Can the Private Sector Play in Addressing and Preventing Human Trafficking and Modern-day Slavery? Details […]
Contributors: Selma Ikela and Alvine Kapitako/New Era Exactly one year since the minimum wage for domestic workers was introduced, some of domestic employees are yet to reap the fruits of the legally prescribed minimum wage. Details Excerpt: Exactly one year since the minimum wage for domestic workers was introduced, some of domestic employees are yet […]
The International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) has called on East African and Gulf Arab countries to ratify International Labour Convention 189 of 2011 to improve the conditions of domestic workers including migrants. Details Domestic Worker Unions Assemble in Tanzania Ratify C189 to safeguard the rights of migrant domestic workers DAR ES SALAAM: The International Domestic […]
