Events

IUF resolution on decent work and dignity for domestic workers

Welcomes the adoption of the Convention Concerning Decent Work for Domestic Workers (No. 189) and Recommendation (No. 201) by the 100th annual Conference of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on 16 June 2011. Details The IUF 26th Congress Welcomes the adoption of the Convention Concerning Decent Work for Domestic Workers (No. 189) and Recommendation (No. 201) by the […]

2012 – End of year message

Let's join in solidarity forever - your pain is our pain, your struggle is our struggle. If one wins, we all win. We will work even harder next year, to get all countries to ratify C189. Details Let's join in solidarity forever - your pain is our pain, your struggle is our struggle. If one […]

Domestic workers rally for decent working conditions in Jamaica

"Domestic work remains a virtually invisible form of employment in many countries and many domestic workers endure very poor working conditions, including underpayment of wages, long working hours, inadequate privacy and the threat of sexual harassment," Shirley Pryce explained. Details FEELING that their pleas for the better treatment of household workers have fallen on deaf […]