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Issue #6 of the Newsletter of the International Domestic Workers Federation Issue Highlights: 1. New online communication network launched 2. Domestic workers and democracy in Hong Kong Other issues of IDWF Newsletter are available.
From this edition of the ILO's newsletter: "In a series of e-mails, the INWORK branch of the International Labour Office presents to you some of the ILO's most important publications on domestic work. In view of the symbolic meaning December 12 has for the « 12 + 12 campaign », this week’s resources...
From this edition of the ILO's newsletter: "In a series of e-mails, the INWORK branch of the International Labour Office presents to you some of the ILO's most important publications on domestic work. In honour of International Migrants Day on December 18, this week’s resources cover the issue of...
Issue #5 of the Newsletter of the International Domestic Workers Federation Issue Highlights: 1. IDWF online discussion forum, Stop Violence Against Domestic Workers, 2014 November 23 - 30 2. IDWF workshops in Chile and Burkina Faso Other issues of IDWF Newsletter are available.
This blog post is by Leila Sheikh, a journalist who writes about domestic workers and violence against them.
From this edition of the ILO's newsletter: "In a series of e-mails, the INWORK branch of the International Labour Office presents to you some of the ILO's most important publications on domestic work. This week’s resources are core tools on the Domestic Workers Convention No. 189 and the statistical...
From this edition of the ILO's newsletter: "In a series of e-mails, the INWORK branch of the International Labour Office presents to you some of the ILO's most important publications on domestic work. This week’s resources cover the issue of effective legal protection of domestic workers."...
This paper situates protection of domestic workers against occupational injuries and diseases within the broader regulatory framework covering domestic workers. It provides an overview of the law-making process in seeking further coverage for domestic workers against occupational injuries and...
In South Africa, domestic workers are almost universally employed as individuals in private households (not in formal workplaces). They are frequently employed on a part-time basis, in many cases “informally” (without regard for legal requirements). Few institutions of labour law are applicable or...
Based on several factors common to domestic work, such as, the specificity of the employee-employer relationship and the workplace being a private household instead of a public place or private establishment, domestic workers are often excluded from protection under existing labour laws. This...
Videos / Slideshows / Audio
Millions of women work long hours, in dangerous conditions, for little pay. They are fighting for change, with the help of ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers. Watch this video to learn how.
Workers Education/Organizing Materials
This manual helps street vendors learn more about the regulations that govern public space and how to defend the right to work in public space. It describes successful actions taken by street vendor organizations. And it offers information to help you organize and negotiate with local government.
WIEGO Working Papers
Mike Rogan reviews how informal workers are taxed, why there is growing interest in taxing them, and whether they should be included in the tax net.