Campaign for ILO Convention on Decent Work for Domestic Workers
31 March 2011


 


Launch of Campaign for an ILO Convention on
Decent Work and Rights for Domestic Workers


MRCI's Domestic Workers Action Group (DWAG) has joined forces with organisations in Ireland and around the world in a global call for action to mobilise support for an ILO Convention for Decent Work and Rights for Domestic Workers. The Convention aims to improve conditions for the millions of women and girls employed in this sector, which has high levels of exploitation.


DWAG, together with Irish Congress of Trade Unions and National Women's Council of IReland, are calling on the Irish Government to commit to ratifying the Convention, which will recognise domestic workers as workers, and afford them the neccessary employment protections.

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Download sample letter to Minister for Labour Affairs


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Dates for action:

  • 19-25 March Anti Racism Week
  • 26 April - 1 May Domestic Workers Action Week (Ireland)
  • 1 May International Labour Day