The question is not only if they should receive training, but that the content and quality of the training is developed in conjunction with laws that assure their safety and fair working conditions. The Labor of Ministry in Saudi Arabia reported that 714,593 visas where issued for housekeepers coming to work for Saudi families inContinueContinue reading “Should Immigrant Domestic Workers receive training upon their arrival?”
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Lebanon: Seeks to create domestic workers union
Despite the attempt from the Ministry of Labor to stop the conference that seeks to create a domestic labor union, on Jan. 25th, hundreds of women gathered to find a way to improve their conditions as domestic workers throughout a union. To learn more on this unprecedented event, follow the link below for complete articleContinueContinue reading “Lebanon: Seeks to create domestic workers union”
Indonesia: New Regulation imposes contracts in the domestic workers field
The Ministry of Manpower issued a new regulation that requires a contract that specifies rights and obligations expected from both ends, employee and employer. Read the full article on the link below. Govt Obligates Work Contracts for Domestic Maids | National | Tempo.Co :: Indonesian News Portal.
Finland ratifies the Domestic Workers Convention (No. 189)
Project 189 congratulates Finland for being the 17th ILO member state on ratifying Convention 189. Domestic workers: Finland ratifies the Domestic Workers Convention (No. 189).
From domestic worker to working for the United Nations
On the face of unequal and unfair conditions for domestic workers in many parts of the world, Sindiwe Magona’s inspirational story reminds us that everyone deserves respect and protection of corresponding laws. Every being is full of potential of success and greatness, but when basic requirements of a dignified life are deprived which occurs moreContinueContinue reading “From domestic worker to working for the United Nations”
Legal Brief: Domestic Workers in GCC by International Trade Union Confederation
This comprehensive review on labour laws for domestic workers in Gulf Cooperation Countries provides information to better understand what are the policies and legal obstacles that give ground to situations of exploitation and abuse to domestic workers in a legal framework, more importantly presents in depth why it is of such importance for the C189ContinueContinue reading “Legal Brief: Domestic Workers in GCC by International Trade Union Confederation”
Argentina: Advances in social rights for domestic workers
The recently new passed law will affect migrant domestic workers coming to work to Argentina from other Mercosur countries. According to the data provided in the linked article, Argentina has approximately 1.2 million migrant domestic workers, the majority coming from Paraguay. The new laws will provide social rights and equalities such as maternity leave, yearlyContinueContinue reading “Argentina: Advances in social rights for domestic workers”
SAUDI ARABIA APPROVES THE HIRING OF INDIAN DOMESTIC WORKERS
The council of ministers chaired by Crown Prince Salman approved the Saudi Arabia’s agreement with Delhi to hire domestic workers from India. “The agreement aims to protect the rights of domestic workers as well as their employers and regulate the contractual relationship between the two parties,” said Haj minister and acting information minister Bandar Hajjar. ContinueContinue reading “SAUDI ARABIA APPROVES THE HIRING OF INDIAN DOMESTIC WORKERS “
New Labour Contract for immigrant domestic employers in the GCC
The new contract that is set to take effect in the six member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council seeks to improve working conditions to the estimated 2.4 million foreign domestic workers in the area. The contract looks to achieve certain guarantees for domestic employers such as limiting the work day to 8 hours, aContinueContinue reading “New Labour Contract for immigrant domestic employers in the GCC”
MODERN SLAVERY BILL IN THE U.K.
The Modern Slavery Bill in the U.K despite proposing to advance in the fight on modern slavery through policies that establish preventive civil orders creates an anti-slavery Commissioner and provides protection to victims, overlooks an important point that affects the battle against domestic labor workers human rights violations. Despite that domestic labor cases of abuseContinueContinue reading “MODERN SLAVERY BILL IN THE U.K.”
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