Uruguay: Collective Agreement by SUTD
In April, in Uruguay, the domestic workers union, SUTD, concluded the third collective agreement with the employers’ organization, the Housewives League. For domestic workers in Uruguay, this is a major achievement. The agreement provides for 8-hour work day, coverage of minimum wage legislation, social security benefits including 12 weeks maternity leave, household labour inspection upon court order and others.
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In April, in Uruguay, the domestic workers union, SUTD, concluded the third collective agreement with the employers’ organization, the Housewives League. For domestic workers in Uruguay, this is a major achievement. The agreement provides for 8-hour work day, coverage of minimum wage legislation, social security benefits including 12 weeks maternity leave, household labour inspection upon court order and others.
Read and download the original Collective Agreement (in Spanish) signed by SUTD.
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