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Cambodia: CDWN workshop on union rights
Sep 01, 2013 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDOn September 1, 2013, Cambodian Domestic Worker Network (CDWN) has been conducted workshop for new members about Trade union rights and ILO C189.
Benin: Domestic workers learn about roles of leaders, union structure and administration work
Aug 24, 2013 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDIDWN conducted a training for Syndicat des Employés d'hotel de Maison(SYNEHM), a domestic workers' union in Benin on Aug 24 2013. In the training, domestic workers' leaders learned about their roles in union, union structure and administration work.
USA: Domestic workers push DC for greater protections
Jul 23, 2013 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDThe National Domestic Workers Alliance rallied at the Department of Labor in Washington Tuesday pushing for implementation of proposed new rules that give domestic workers labor law protections like minimum wage and overtime pay.
Tanzania: CHODAWU strategies to use media for DWs rights
Jul 16, 2013 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDOn July 16 CHODAWU conducted a workshop named "Media Campaign on Decent Work for Domestic Workers".
India: Programmes for Intl DWs Day & Anti-Child Labour Day by NDWM, Maharastra Region
from Jun 12, 2013 08:00 AM to Jun 21, 2013 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDMonth of June being the month to observe International Domestic Workers' Day and Anti-Child Labour Day, Maharastra Region of NDWM organized several programmes to mark those days. Following are the highlights of the programmes...
India: SEWA-Kerala observed International Domestic Workers' Day
Jun 15, 2013 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDOn the eve of the International Domestic Workers' Day, SEWA-Kerala observed the day with a public rally and meeting in Thiruvananthapuram. Members of the union from all over the state participated in the rally raising slogans for ratification of the ILO convention, a national bill for domestic workers, formation of a tripartite board for domestic workers in the central and state level. The public meeting was inaugurated by the former Labour Minister of the state Shri.P.K.Gurudasan. Former Forest Minister of the state, Shri. Binoy Viswam presented the key note address.
Jamaica: Poems from Jamaica Household Workers Union for C189
Jun 15, 2013 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDMembers of Jamaica Household Workers Union, IDWN affiliate, are just talented! To celebrate International Domestic Workers' Day, they organized an activity on 15 June 2013. They wrote poems, sang songs and performed skits. These poems will be sent to the government of Jamaica to press for ratification of C189.
USA: Tell Governor Brown & State Legislature - It's Time for a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights
Mar 07, 2013 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — CA, USA, — by IDWFEDHundreds of domestic workers in California are kicking off their Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Campaign in Los Angeles. Domestic workers from across California have one message: domestic workers care for the families and homes of California with respect; it’s time for California to take care of its domestic workers so they can provide for their own families.
India: Join NDWA to support Indian garment workers
from Feb 26, 2013 08:00 AM to Mar 01, 2013 07:59 AM — India, — by IDWFEDA delegation of National Domestic Workers Alliance staff have been traveling in India with the United Workers Congress for the past week, meeting with workers from across India to talk about building an international movement for dignity, respect and labor protections.
Hong Kong: Condemning the execution of Rizana Nafeek - Letter to King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, KSA
Jan 18, 2013 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDToday, the IDWN gave a letter to the King Abdullah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), condemning the execution of a Sri Lanka migrant domestic worker in Saudi Arabia on 9th of this month. The letter was signed by our Chairperson, Myrtle Witbooi, and brought to the KSA Consulate in Hong Kong by Elizabeth Tang, the International Coordinator during a demonstration.
Jamaica: Domestic workers rally for the Ratification of C189
Dec 15, 2012 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Jamaica, — by IDWFEDOn December 15, Jamaica Household Workers' Association with over 200 Domestic Workers and partners from across the island gathered in Kingston pressuring the Government to ratify Convention 189.
Cambodia: Domestic workers organised IHRD event march and submit petition for ratify ILO C189
Dec 10, 2012 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Cambodia, — by IDWFEDOn Human right Day (10 Dec)Solidarity house and other partners (CDWN, CWMO, CICA, CYN, CTSWF, CFSWF, CWCD CCFC and IDEA marched from Solidarity house to Ministry of labor.
USA: NDWA Celebrating 5 Years on November 14 "LEADING WITH LOVE"
Nov 14, 2012 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDLEADING WITH LOVE: Celebrating 5 Years of NDWA on November 14th in Washington DC. Will you join us to celebrate their legacy?
Colombia: SINTRASEDOM celebrates its 13th Congress
from Sep 13, 2012 08:00 AM to Sep 18, 2012 07:59 AM — Colombia, — by IDWFEDSINTRASEDOM, Colombia, celebrates its 13th Congress On September 13-17, one hundred delegates from various parts of Colombia met in Bogotá for the 13th congress of the domestic workers’ union SINTRASEDOM. The union is more than 30 years old and one of the funding members of the Latin American and Caribbean confederation of domestic workers, CONLACTRAHO.
Guinea: Historic workshop for domestic workers - Domestic workers in Guinee Parliament
from Oct 13, 2012 08:00 AM to Oct 15, 2012 07:59 AM — Guinea, — by IDWFEDOn October 13 and 14, SYNTRAD/IDWN domestic workers workshop was held at the parliament building, upon invitation by the President of Guinea Parliament, Ms Rabiatou Serah Diallo.
Guinea: SYNTRAD celebrated Oct 7, the World Day of Decent Work
Oct 07, 2012 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Guinea, — by IDWFEDSYNTRAD, the domestic workers union in Guinea, celebrated Oct 7, the World Day of Decent Work (WDDW), by organizing a Caravane to sensibilize public opinion around C189 and pledge the government to ratify the convention.
Tanzania: Two days National Workshop on Domestic Workers in August 2012
from Aug 17, 2012 08:00 AM to Aug 19, 2012 07:59 AM — Tanzania, — by IDWFEDThe 2-day National Workshop on Domestic Workers in Tanzania was held from 17-18 August 2012. The Conservation, Hotels, Tourism and Allied Workers Union (CHODAWU) in collaboration with International Domestic Workers Network (IDWN), FES organized the Workshop.
Kenya: Domestic workers demand for equal minimum wage
Jul 01, 2012 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDOn July 1st, 31 domestic workers took to the streets in Ukunda in Kwale district to demand payment of a minimum wage to domestic workers just like all other workers. It was one of the three campaigns launched by the union, KUDHEIHA.
Global: IUF/IDWN/ITUC Meeting on the First Anniversary of the C189
Jun 08, 2012 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDOn June 8, over 80 participants, including representatives from governments, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and national trade union centres, as well as the German FES and other civil society organizations, came together in a meeting organized by the IDWN and the Global Unions, IUF and ITUC. It was held at the Palais des Nations, in Geneva, Switzerland, where C189 was won last year.
Mexico: CONLACTRAHO elected new leadership & adopted a 4-year Action Plan
from May 01, 2012 08:00 AM to May 06, 2012 07:59 AM — Mexico, — by IDWFEDCONLACTRAHO, the regional organization of domestic workers organizations in Latin America and the Caribbeans held its 6th Congress in Mexico City on May 1 – 5, 2012. It concluded by adopting a 4-year Action Plan and elected a new leadership.
Sri Lanka: Domestic Workers Union Conference finalizing an action plan
Apr 15, 2012 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Sri Lanka, — by IDWFEDDomestic Workers Union had a very successful conference on the 15th April 2012. Domestic workers from Kandy, Maskeliya, Hatton, Tallawakela and Hunnasgiriya participated at this conference. In addition, ten tea plantation workers and five garment factory workers also attended to extend their solidarity.
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.
Trinidad & Tobago: NUDE fighting for domestic workers to be considered as workers
Mar 19, 2012 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — by IDWFEDIt is not surprising that a number of organizations involved in WinWages and the Global Women's Strike are organizations of domestic workers: domestic work is one of the main occupations of women worldwide. Because housework is unwaged and not recognized as "real work", even when we do it for pay it is one of the lowest paid and lowest status.
India: IDWN-IUF held its First-ever National Meeting of Domestic Workers
from Mar 17, 2012 08:00 AM to Mar 19, 2012 07:59 AM — India, — by IDWFEDOver 35 domestic workers leaders and organizers participated at the first-ever IDWN and IUF national meeting of domestic workers in India in March this year.
Trinidad and Tobago: International Women's Day - Creating Awareness for Domestic Workers' Rights
Mar 08, 2012 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Trinidad and Tobago, — by IDWFEDThe National Union of Domestic Employees (NUDE) has been participating in the Ministry's Caravan and distributing information on the Convention 189 NUDE Brochures, information on the Minimum Wage.
Kenya: Unions Celebrate International Women's Day by Advocating for Domestic Workers Rights
Mar 08, 2012 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Kenya, — by IDWFEDThe Kenyan Trade Unions under the national umbrella body COTU, held a colorful celebration of International Women’s day on 8th March 2012. Women drawn from all affiliates from various industries gathered in Nairobi to mark the day.
Guinea: Domestic workers sang and danced for C189 Ratification at the International Women's Day
Mar 08, 2012 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Guinea, — by IDWFEDDuring the International Women's Day celebration held in the People's Palace in Conakry, the domestic workers union of Guinea (SYNTRAD) showed its existance by a strong mobilization with songs, dance and drama.
Philippines: IDWN led a delegation urging government of the Philippines to ratify C189 within 3 months
Mar 08, 2012 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Philippines, — by IDWFEDOn March 8, representatives from IDWN, Global Network-Asia, Migrant Forum Asia (MFA) and Amnesty International in Manila, met with the Department of Labor and Employment of the Philippines.
Tanzania: Symposium on equal participation of women in democratic governance by CHODAWU
Mar 07, 2012 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Tanzania, — by IDWFEDThe trade union of Tanzania including the Conservation, Hotels, Domestic and Allied Workers Union (CHODAWU) organized a symposium dealing with equal participation of women in democratic governance.
Indonesia: Jala PRT submitted 5000 signatures on the Domestic Workers Day
Feb 15, 2012 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Jakarta, Indonesia, — by IDWFEDOn February 15, the Domestic Workers Day in Indonesia, Jala PRT, network of domestic workers organizations in the country, supported by the trade unions and other allies, submitted 5,000 signatures to the Indonesian Government and members of parliament , to support their demand that the Government enact the Domestic Workers Bill and ratify C189 as soon as possible in order to improve the rights and conditions of domestic workers in the country.