Domestic Workers Are Stronger Together

Details: Published on Wednesday, 05 June 2019 10:12; Written by editor

Although their ranks are increasing, millions of domestic workers throughout the world remain vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. In many countries, in fact, domestic workers—80 percent of whom are women—cannot rely on the same rights and legal protections that other workers enjoy already. But thanks to a growing and global movement, domestic workers are organizing, unionizing, and joining together through international groups such as the International Domestic Workers Federation. And while there is still much left to be done, the power and dignity of domestic workers can no longer be dismissed.

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