C189 Ratification
Global: 2017 June 16 Resources Highlight
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 21, 2017 06:08 PMIn honor of International Domestic Workers Day (IDWD) we want to share these resources:
IDWF Annual Report 2016 - UNITED, WE GROW STRONGER!
— by IDWFED — last modified May 28, 2018 11:10 PMUNITED, WE GROW STRONGER! International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) Annual Report 2016
Spain: Sign Petition for C189 Ratification
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 12, 2017 11:58 PMThe campaign for C189 ratification is underway in Spain, by Grupo Turin. Please sign this petition to lend our international support!
Senegal: Conference of domestic unions On the Ratification Strategy of Convention C189
— by IDWFED — last modified May 31, 2017 11:09 PMUnder the auspices of the trade unions of domestic workers, a conference on the strategy to be adopted for the ratification of Convention C189 was held on Saturday 20 May 2017 at the Douta SECK Cultural House.
2017.3.22 Guinea C189 Ratifier
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 28, 2017 05:07 PMGuinea: President signed the Ratification of the Convention 189
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 28, 2017 05:17 PMOn March 22, 2017, the President of the Republic of Guinea, His Excellency Professor ALPHA CONDÉ, Head of State, signed the Ratification of the Convention 189 relating to Domestic Workers pursuant to Law / 2016 / N ° 073 / AN of December 30, 2016.
Bangladesh: A Progress of Domestic Workers' Rights
— by CDWR-BIPS — last modified Jan 20, 2017 01:52 AMBangladesh is one of the developing countries in the twenties. Development of this Country is raging ahead. Poverty due to unemployment, the country's development is hampering day by day. Development of new employment opportunities for the community to create consistency dice unemployed or need to be attached to conventional employment of new manpower.
Global: Summary List of international conferences where IDWF was represented in 2016
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 01, 2017 05:04 PMSummary List of international conferences where IDWF was represented in 2016
Guinea: Parliament approved ratification of C189 on December 26
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 08, 2017 04:53 PM"It's a first victory. But this is just the beginning, we promise to continue the struggle so that all the rights of domestic workers can be respected," Ms Doukouré Asmaou Bah, President of SYNEM promised.
Jamaica: On October 11, Jamaica became the 23rd country to officially ratify ILO Convention 189
— by IDWFED — last modified Apr 04, 2017 12:19 AMIt's official! On October 11, JAMAICA became the 23rd country to officially ratify ILO Convention 189 on decent work for domestic workers!
Jamaica: GraceKennedy lauds Holness for ratifying Decent Work for Domestic Workers Convention
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 16, 2016 04:46 PMJamaican conglomerate GraceKennedy has applauded Prime Minister Andrew Holness for signing the instrument of ratification for ILO Convention C 189 during the recently-held 71st session of the United Nation’s (UN) General Assembly.
Jamaica: Jamaica Ratifies Domestic Workers Convention
— by IDWFED — last modified Sep 23, 2016 10:29 PMPrime Minister Andrew Holness announced that the government on Thursday, September 22, due to its commitment to empower women economically has signed the instrument of ratification of ILO Convention C 189 (also known as the Domestic Workers Convention).
Jamaica: Government in Final Stages of Ratifying Domestic Workers Convention
— by IDWFED — last modified Sep 23, 2016 10:35 PMLabour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says Government is in the final stages of ratifying the Convention for Decent Work for Domestic Workers, 2011.
IDWF e-Newsletter #13 - July 2016
— by IDWFED — last modified Dec 19, 2017 06:27 PMWe build a My Fair Home!
Jamaica: To Prime Minister Andrew Holness: Yes! We look forward to Jamaica becoming the 23rd country to ratify C189!
— by IDWFED — last modified Sep 23, 2016 06:46 PMPlease add your name to this sign-on letter encouraging him and the Jamaican government to take quick action to become the 13th country in Latin America and the Caribbean (out of 22 internationally) to ratify the ILO’s Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers (C189).
Jamaica: Prime Minister Pledges to Speed up Ratification of Domestic Workers Convention
— by IDWFED — last modified Jul 28, 2016 12:40 AMPrime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be moving quickly to ratify the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention on Domestic Workers. It is aimed at guaranteeing fundamental labour rights to an estimated 53 million domestic workers worldwide. The Prime Minister, in the meanwhile, lauded GraceKennedy for implementing the Heather Little-White Household Worker of the Year Award, noting that it is a good demonstration of corporate social responsibility by the company.
Cambodia: CDWN & IDEA - petition and forum on domestic workers' right for this June 16
from Jun 16, 2016 08:00 AM to Jun 20, 2016 07:59 AM — Cambodia, — by IDWFEDThis year, Cambodia Domestic Workers Network (CDWN) and Independent Democracy of Informal Economy Association (IDEA) had a petition submitting to the Ministry of Labour and National Assembly on June 16. They also did a forum on June 19 to discuss and promote the rights of domestic workers.
Jamaica: Jamaica Household Workers Union celebration for IDWD
Jun 16, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Jamaica, — by IDWFEDJamaica Household Workers Union was having a celebration for International Domestic Workers Day on June 16.
Mozambique: SINED celebration on the International Domestic Workers Day
Jun 16, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Mozambique, — by IDWFEDNational Trade Union of Domestic Workers (SINED) had a celebration for International Domestic Workers Day on June 16.
Ivory Coast: SYTTEID-CI celebration of the IDWD
Jun 16, 2016 from 08:00 AM to 07:59 AM — Ivory Coast, — by IDWFEDIDWF affiliate, Syndicat des Travailleurs/ses Domestiques et des Travailleurs/ses de l’Economie Informelle de Côte d’Ivoire (SYTTEID-CI) had a celebration for International Domestic workers Day on June 16.
Global: On International Domestic Workers' Day, Turn Rights into Reality
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 28, 2016 04:41 PMOn International Domestic Workers’ Day, we celebrate a growing movement to assert the rights of this vast but hidden workforce. An estimated 67.1 million people are employed in domestic work around the world, most of them women. They cook, clean, and care for children and the elderly. But working behind closed doors in private homes, many have few legal protections and regularly experience exploitation and abuse.
Australia: Plight of domestic workers must not be overlooked
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 28, 2016 04:09 PMWhat we do know is that because of the extreme power imbalance within the employment relationship and isolated working conditions not subject to standard labour inspection, domestic workers are among the most marginalised and exploited workers in the world today. This is particularly true for those working for diplomatic and foreign officials.
Global: Today is International #DomesticWorkersDay – 5 years after the convention
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 28, 2016 03:51 PMOn June 16 2011, the ILO adopted Convention 189 on decent work for domestic workers and its accompanying Recommendation 201. Since then, after a slow start progress has been made: 22 countries have ratified the convention, more than 30 have extended legislative protections to domestic workers.
Asia: Asia scores low on labour law protection for domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 27, 2016 08:58 PMOver 35% of the domestic workers worldwide are accounted for in Asia where the Philippines remains the only country to ratify international labour standards for their protection. Changes are brewing and support is needed.
Nepal: Domestic Workers are also workers! NTUC urges the Government to Ratify ILO Convention 189
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 21, 2016 09:22 PMNepal Home workers Union affiliates of Nepal Trade Union Congress organized a conference on "Awareness on ILO Convention C189 and My Fair Home Campaign" to observe the 5th Anniversary of C189 and as the International Domestic Workers Day.
Guinea: SYNEM promoting My Fair Home and getting support in the community
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 23, 2016 04:48 PMSYNEM promoting My Fair Home and getting support in the community!
Nepal: GEFONT supports the My Fair Home campaign
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 21, 2016 09:57 PMMy Fair Home Campaign was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Deputy Secretary General of General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) on the occasion of International Domestic Workers Day, June 16.
Domestic Workers Unite: A Guide for Building Collective Power to achieve Rights and Protections for Domestic Workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 16, 2016 01:22 PMA joint Guide by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) & ILO's Global Action Programme on Migrant Domestic Workers and their Families (ILO-GAP).
Decent work for domestic workers: Achievements since the adoption of Convention C189
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 16, 2016 01:37 PMOn 16 June 2011, workers, employers and governments came together to adopt ILO Convention No. 189 on decent work for domestic workers. In the last five years since its adoption, some 70 countries around the world have taken action to advance decent work for domestic workers.
IDWF e-Newsletter #12 - June 2016
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 16, 2016 01:23 PM2016 June 16 - International Domestic Workers Day - Make "My Fair Home" Every Domestic Worker's Workplace!