Podcasts about domestic workers

When it comes to domestic workers and public holidays, the law says that they are just as entitled to paid time off as other workers, and to double pay if they are to work on a public holiday, but this is apparently not universally known. John Maytham seeks clarity on what the labour law says regarding this with labour law specialist Puke Maserumule. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live – Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/audio-podcasts/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 On the radio show this week, we dive into how your health care stories have helped sway Republican – yes Republican — lawmakers to protect Medicaid, and why everyone needs to be in this fight for Medicaid Next, we hear about a campaign in New York to rally state and federal efforts to improve child care. We cover Meals On Wheels, and how even a program considered the “gold-standard” for private-public partnerships and cost-savings is under threat because of the Trump administration's reckless cuts. Finally, we discuss Black Maternal Health Week and why this is yet another occasion to call your lawmaker about protecting Medicaid.    SPECIAL GUESTS:  Jenn Stowe, National Domestic Workers Alliance, @domesticworkers, @domesticworkers.bsky.social; Shoshana Hershkowitz, Empire State Campaign for Child Care, @empirestateccc, @empirestateccc.bsky.social; Josh Protas, Meals on Wheels America, @MealsOnWheels, @MealsOnWheels; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @momsrising, @momsrising.org 

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In this episode of CB Up for Discussion, we are joined by Penny Barsha, Asia Head of Corporate Responsibility at Linklaters, and Rachel Li, Head of Case Management and Research at HELP for Domestic Workers. Together, they share their inspiring collaboration on the HELPline program, an initiative that provides emergency support, shelter, and comprehensive assistance to migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong. Throughout the episode, we explore several key areas: • Penny and Rachel discuss the inception of HELPline and how the partnership between Linklaters and HELP has evolved over the years to address the critical needs of migrant domestic workers. • We learn about the challenges faced by migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong, including employment disputes, debt cycles, immigration issues, and access to healthcare. • The tangible impacts of HELPline are highlighted through inspiring stories of transformation, such as Lillian's journey from exploitation to becoming a community leader. • The importance of corporate partnerships with grassroots organizations is emphasized, with advice on how businesses can create meaningful CSR initiatives that align with community needs. • Penny and Rachel share their thoughts on empathy and curiosity as essential tools for creating lasting change in society. Join us for an enlightening conversation about how corporates and NGOs can work together to empower marginalized communities and make a ripple of change across society. Tune in now!

Pippa speaks to financial planner Kirsty Sculley about how to empower your domestic worker financially. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Union organizer and photojournalist David Bacon joins us to discuss cross-border labor solidarity, the fight for immigrant and domestic workers' rights, and how grassroots organizing is reshaping the future of […] The post David Bacon on Domestic Workers Organizing and Nancy MacLean: Behind the Mask of Chivalry: The Making of the Second Ku Klux Klan appeared first on KKFI.

Ai-jen Poo is the president of theNational Domestic Workers Alliance, director ofCaring Across Generations, and a leading voice for worker rights and dignity. And we had the pleasure of speaking with her as part of our series, “Back to the Future of Work: Revisiting the Past and Shaping the Future.”In this conversation with Economic Opportunities Program Senior FellowNatalie Foster, Ai-jen paints the picture of an economy that domestic workers have long known: low wages, unstable employment, unfair scheduling, and few workplace protections. Domestic workers like caregivers, cleaners, and home aides routinely work in precarious conditions, often without job security, clear contracts, or basic benefits like paid sick leave.What's changed in the last 10 years is the degree to which their experience is no longer unique. From increased automation to the rise of the gig economy, work across many industries has become more unstable, mirroring the conditions that domestic workers have faced for generations."We saw that the conversation often overlooked workers' experiences in favor of technology-driven narratives,” she notes. “But the real future of work is about ensuring workers — regardless of job classification — have power, rights, and dignity." In this conversation, we explore what the past can teach us about the future — and how we can ensure that workers have a say in what comes next.About This SeriesThis is part of a series called “Back to the ‘Future of Work': Revisiting the Past and Shaping the Future,” curated by theAspen Institute Future of Work Initiative. For this series, we gather insights from labor, business, academia, philanthropy, and think tanks to take stock of the past decade and attempt to divine what the next one has in store. As the future is yet unwritten, let's figure out what it takes to build a better future of work.

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How can conditions be created where domestic workers can flourish through their engagements and employment? Why domestic workers, though - They cook, clean, and care for our homes, yet their own working conditions remain precarious and invisible. With estimates ranging from 4 million to over 50 million, domestic workers are an essential yet undervalued part of India's economy. Beyond formal vs. informal sector debates, how do we create an environment where they can truly thrive? From wage anchoring to time off and legal protections to social mobility, what does the future of work look like for them? Join Leah Govias and Shreya Ramakrishnan as they explore key challenges and opportunities that could shape a better future for domestic workers in India. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more on our research and other work here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://takshashila.org.in/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our public policy courses here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://school.takshashila.org.in⁠⁠⁠⁠

Monica Motta runs a small house cleaning business and has lost her clients in Pacific Palisades, an area that accounted for two-thirds of her income.  President Trump’s executive orders on immigration face legal roadblocks. But he’s still sending U.S. troops to the southern border, and threatening to investigate local officials who stand in the way of arresting and deporting people. From what to do if your home burned, to what to expect on your next insurance bill even if it didn’t, a consumer advocate answers urgent insurance coverage questions. Critics review the latest film releases: “Presence,” “Rose,” “Inheritance,” and “Myth of Man.” 

This episode we discuss the Los Angeles wildfires, with focus on Altadena. Please hit the google doc below if you feel moved to donate to families in need. Then we discuss a great opinion piece by David Brooks and our societies' ongoing distrust of institutions. Please take the best part for your.   Eaton Fire Support List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pK5omSsD4KGhjEHCVgcVw-rd4FZP9haoijEx1mSAm5c/htmlview   Support for the Turner Family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-turner-family-after-fire-loss   Black Organizations Supporting Altadena and LA: https://www.ebony.com/black-organizations-stepping-up-for-los-angeles-fire-relief/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&_kx=8BDLjtkAruUKCZ1SnH9m7ElgitIJMx7vpcq7Y669o-4.SiA3VN   David Brooks - We Deserve Deserve Pete Hegeseth https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/opinion/pete-hegseth-hearings-defense.html   Domestic Workers and Day Laborers Impacted https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/us/fires-domestic-workers-day-laborers.html   Ask Your Oldhead is a creative project exploring modern manhood at the intersection of race, gender, culture, and class. We are specifically interested in capturing the stories of transition from child to young man to healthy adult. Please listen, rate, share, and subscribe. Peace   Support this podcast by becoming a patron here. ← Click there.   Twitter: @justicerajee Instagram: @justicerajee https://www.facebook.com/oldhead.rajee/ www.askyouroldhead.com www.askyouroldhead.libsyn.com The Ask Your Oldhead Shop Leave a message: 971-206-4010   ©2024 Justice Rajee

Mini-podcast about an event on this day in working class history.Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History.  AcknowledgementsWritten and edited by Working Class History.Theme music by Ricardo Araya. Check out his YouTube channel at youtube.com/@peptoattack

In this today's Q&A, Warren Ingram discusses the moral responsibility of employers to support their domestic workers, particularly in terms of retirement savings. He emphasizes the conflict between immediate financial needs and long-term savings goals, advocating for open communication and financial education. Warren suggests a balanced approach to financial planning that considers both the urgent needs of employees and their future security.TakeawaysContributing to retirement savings for domestic workers is a moral imperative.Many domestic workers face immediate financial needs that conflict with long-term savings.Open and honest conversations between employers and employees are crucial.Financial literacy is essential for helping domestic workers understand their options.Employers should avoid being paternalistic and instead empower their employees.A blend of immediate access to funds and long-term savings is advisable.Understanding the difference between needs and wants is vital in financial discussions.Employers should approach financial education with patience and clarity.Asking employees how they want to be helped fosters better relationships.It's important to do homework and learn from others' experiences in similar situations.Send us a textHave a question for Warren? Don't forget to voice note your questions through our WhatsApp chat on (+27)79 807 8162 and you could be featured in one of our episodes. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more Financial Freedom content: @HonestMoneyPod

What risks would you take to support your family? Domestic workers are often extremely vulnerable because their work is behind closed doors. Even more so when they are thousands of miles away from home and there's no support system. This week's story is by freelance journalist Thet Oo Maung.

Together with yesterday's labour force survey data, Statistics South Africa put the spotlight on the domestic workers. Approximately 1.1 million South Africans are employed in private households and of these 854 000 are domestic workers who clean, cook, and care for children or the elderly. This is a group that is particularly vulnerable to a downturn in the economy. This episode is supported by the NWU Business School.

The story of Priyanka Danaratna, a Sri Lankan domestic worker who came to Australia for work, has recently come to light. It's brought the harsh reality of modern slavery to the forefront of national conversation.

Care Activism: Migrant Domestic Workers, Movement-Building, and Communities of Care (U Illinois Press, 2023) challenges the stereotype of downtrodden migrant caregivers by showing that care workers have distinct ways of caring for themselves, for each other, and for the larger transnational community of care workers and their families. Ethel Tungohan illuminates how the goals and desires of migrant care worker activists goes beyond political considerations like policy changes and overturning power structures. Dr. Tungohan is the Canada Research Chair in Canadian Migration Policy, Impacts and Activism, and Associate Professor of Politics at York University. She has also been appointed as a Broadbent Institute Fellow. Previously, she was the Grant Notley Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Alberta's Department of Political Science. She received her doctoral degree in Political Science and Women and Gender Studies from the University of Toronto. Her research looks at migrant labor, specifically assessing migrant activism. Dr. Tungohan specializes in socially engaged research and is actively involved in grassroots migrant organizations such as Gabriela-Ontario and Migrante-Canada. Dr. Tungohan's hosting a podcast channel, Academic Aunties. You can find her previous conversation with NBN host Dr. Christina Gessler here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Care Activism: Migrant Domestic Workers, Movement-Building, and Communities of Care (U Illinois Press, 2023) challenges the stereotype of downtrodden migrant caregivers by showing that care workers have distinct ways of caring for themselves, for each other, and for the larger transnational community of care workers and their families. Ethel Tungohan illuminates how the goals and desires of migrant care worker activists goes beyond political considerations like policy changes and overturning power structures. Dr. Tungohan is the Canada Research Chair in Canadian Migration Policy, Impacts and Activism, and Associate Professor of Politics at York University. She has also been appointed as a Broadbent Institute Fellow. Previously, she was the Grant Notley Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Alberta's Department of Political Science. She received her doctoral degree in Political Science and Women and Gender Studies from the University of Toronto. Her research looks at migrant labor, specifically assessing migrant activism. Dr. Tungohan specializes in socially engaged research and is actively involved in grassroots migrant organizations such as Gabriela-Ontario and Migrante-Canada. Dr. Tungohan's hosting a podcast channel, Academic Aunties. You can find her previous conversation with NBN host Dr. Christina Gessler here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Care Activism: Migrant Domestic Workers, Movement-Building, and Communities of Care (U Illinois Press, 2023) challenges the stereotype of downtrodden migrant caregivers by showing that care workers have distinct ways of caring for themselves, for each other, and for the larger transnational community of care workers and their families. Ethel Tungohan illuminates how the goals and desires of migrant care worker activists goes beyond political considerations like policy changes and overturning power structures. Dr. Tungohan is the Canada Research Chair in Canadian Migration Policy, Impacts and Activism, and Associate Professor of Politics at York University. She has also been appointed as a Broadbent Institute Fellow. Previously, she was the Grant Notley Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Alberta's Department of Political Science. She received her doctoral degree in Political Science and Women and Gender Studies from the University of Toronto. Her research looks at migrant labor, specifically assessing migrant activism. Dr. Tungohan specializes in socially engaged research and is actively involved in grassroots migrant organizations such as Gabriela-Ontario and Migrante-Canada. Dr. Tungohan's hosting a podcast channel, Academic Aunties. You can find her previous conversation with NBN host Dr. Christina Gessler here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

Care Activism: Migrant Domestic Workers, Movement-Building, and Communities of Care (U Illinois Press, 2023) challenges the stereotype of downtrodden migrant caregivers by showing that care workers have distinct ways of caring for themselves, for each other, and for the larger transnational community of care workers and their families. Ethel Tungohan illuminates how the goals and desires of migrant care worker activists goes beyond political considerations like policy changes and overturning power structures. Dr. Tungohan is the Canada Research Chair in Canadian Migration Policy, Impacts and Activism, and Associate Professor of Politics at York University. She has also been appointed as a Broadbent Institute Fellow. Previously, she was the Grant Notley Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Alberta's Department of Political Science. She received her doctoral degree in Political Science and Women and Gender Studies from the University of Toronto. Her research looks at migrant labor, specifically assessing migrant activism. Dr. Tungohan specializes in socially engaged research and is actively involved in grassroots migrant organizations such as Gabriela-Ontario and Migrante-Canada. Dr. Tungohan's hosting a podcast channel, Academic Aunties. You can find her previous conversation with NBN host Dr. Christina Gessler here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

Care Activism: Migrant Domestic Workers, Movement-Building, and Communities of Care (U Illinois Press, 2023) challenges the stereotype of downtrodden migrant caregivers by showing that care workers have distinct ways of caring for themselves, for each other, and for the larger transnational community of care workers and their families. Ethel Tungohan illuminates how the goals and desires of migrant care worker activists goes beyond political considerations like policy changes and overturning power structures. Dr. Tungohan is the Canada Research Chair in Canadian Migration Policy, Impacts and Activism, and Associate Professor of Politics at York University. She has also been appointed as a Broadbent Institute Fellow. Previously, she was the Grant Notley Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Alberta's Department of Political Science. She received her doctoral degree in Political Science and Women and Gender Studies from the University of Toronto. Her research looks at migrant labor, specifically assessing migrant activism. Dr. Tungohan specializes in socially engaged research and is actively involved in grassroots migrant organizations such as Gabriela-Ontario and Migrante-Canada. Dr. Tungohan's hosting a podcast channel, Academic Aunties. You can find her previous conversation with NBN host Dr. Christina Gessler here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

Care Activism: Migrant Domestic Workers, Movement-Building, and Communities of Care (U Illinois Press, 2023) challenges the stereotype of downtrodden migrant caregivers by showing that care workers have distinct ways of caring for themselves, for each other, and for the larger transnational community of care workers and their families. Ethel Tungohan illuminates how the goals and desires of migrant care worker activists goes beyond political considerations like policy changes and overturning power structures. Dr. Tungohan is the Canada Research Chair in Canadian Migration Policy, Impacts and Activism, and Associate Professor of Politics at York University. She has also been appointed as a Broadbent Institute Fellow. Previously, she was the Grant Notley Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Alberta's Department of Political Science. She received her doctoral degree in Political Science and Women and Gender Studies from the University of Toronto. Her research looks at migrant labor, specifically assessing migrant activism. Dr. Tungohan specializes in socially engaged research and is actively involved in grassroots migrant organizations such as Gabriela-Ontario and Migrante-Canada. Dr. Tungohan's hosting a podcast channel, Academic Aunties. You can find her previous conversation with NBN host Dr. Christina Gessler here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

"We tried so many shelters, and we were like rejected. It's like, it's not for migrants, it's not for migrants!” Lebanon is caught in a devastating conflict between the Israeli army and Hezbollah, a powerful Shia Muslim political party and armed group. Critical infrastructure, including hospitals, residential buildings, and shelters, has been destroyed, displacing over a million people across the country. Among those most affected are Lebanon's roughly 250,000 migrant domestic workers, primarily from African and Asian countries including Ethiopia, Bangladesh, and Sierra Leone. Many of these workers, who were already living in precarious conditions under the Kafala system which leaves them heavily reliant on their employers, have now been made homeless and are desperately seeking shelter, food, and safety. For Africa Daily, Muthoni Muchiri speaks with Mariam Bai Sesay, a former domestic worker and Enu, the deputy director of Egna Legna Besidet, an organisation that provides legal aid, housing assistance, and food relief to the workers.

Lourandi Kriel, CEO of SweepSouth weighs in on the findings of the The 2024 SweepSouth Report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Luke Kannemeyer, Managing Director at Sweepsouth about the cost of living crisis facing domestic workers as wage hikes fail to keep pace with inflation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A few weeks ago, the richest family in Britain, the Hinduja family, was convicted in a Swiss court and four of its members were given a prison sentence for exploiting their domestic workers, brought from India to a villa in Geneva. They were accused of paying the workers a pittance, making them work long hours and not allowing them to leave the premises. The family has said it will appeal the verdict, but the case throws a spotlight upon an issue that has long been neglected in India – the rampant exploitation of domestic help in the country and abroad. India has not ratified the International Labour Organisation's Domestic Workers Convention No. 189 which advocates for their rights nor the ILO's Forced Labour Protocol which would make it mandatory for countries to safeguard the interests of workers. India is estimated to have about 50 million domestic workers, largely women, primarily drawn from the five states of Assam, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, with hundreds of thousands migrating within the State, to other States and abroad, but a law to protect their rights – which would cover their wages, working hours, holidays and other rights – has been pending with the Central government for some years now. So what is the legal situation of domestic workers in the country? Why is the government dragging its feet on bringing about a national legislation to protect them? Are the many recruitment agencies that have mushroomed across the country, subject to regulation? What happens when our workers go abroad? How do other countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines protect their workers? Guest: Sonia George, national vice president, of the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) and Asian executive member, International Domestic Workers Federation Host: Zubeda Hamid Edited by Jude Francis Weston

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This episode is guest hosted by Liberty Chee, who is currently a visiting researcher here at the International Institute for Asian Studies. While in Leiden, Liberty is working on a book manuscript that examines recruitment and employment agencies in Southeast Asia, their relations to other state and non-state actors, and how these structure the experiences of domestic migrant workers themselves. For this episode of The Channel, Liberty organized a conversation about the ILO Convention on Domestic Work (C189), which is a global norm-setting instrument that formalizes domestic work and serves as an important advocacy tool. To date, only one country in Asia – The Philippines – has ratified the Convention, even though more than half of the world's domestic workers live and reside in the wider region. Asia is also host to a significant number of migrant domestic workers, both moving within and across regions. In this episode, Liberty interviews two advocates and organizers: Elsa Ramos-Carbone and Jec Sernande. Elsa Ramos-Carbone is a founding member of Samahan ng Mga Manggagawang Pilipino sa Belgium (Association of Philippine Migrant Workers in Belgium). Previously, she was Director of Equality and Youth at the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICTFU), and Senior Specialist for Workers' Activities at the International Labour Organization (ILO), Asia-Pacific Regional Office in Bangkok. Jec Sernande is a migrant domestic worker of 17 years. She is Secretary of the Hong Kong Federation of Asian Domestic Worker Union and Executive Committee Member of the International Domestic Workers Federation. In describing their experiences organizing as workers in and across different contexts, their discussion illuminates key moments, alliances, and discourses which made C189 and its ratification possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 16th is the International Day of Domestic Workers, a labourforce that many Malaysian households rely on. However despite our reliance on domestic workers, the sector remains under-regulated, and something as basic as mandatory leave days are not guaranteed for domestic workers here. We speak to Nasrikah Paidin, coordinator of the Indonesian domestic worker NGO PERTIMIG on why they are advocating for 24-hour days-off to be made mandatory for domestic workers.

In many American households, domestic workers like nannies, housekeepers and home health aides perform essential tasks. But they also have fewer rights and protections than most U.S. workers. Oxfam senior researcher Caitlin Henderson joins Ali Rogin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

"There is a lot of conversation around raising awareness... I think we've done a lot in terms of raising awareness. I think now is the time to take action. If we're not going to take action, we're going to be raising awareness for the next 20 years and nothing is going to happen." - Manisha Wijesinghe, Executive Director, HELP for Domestic Workers Ahead of International Domestic Workers Day on 16 Jun, we invited Manisha Wijesinghe, Executive Director of HELP for Domestic Workers to join us on Up for Discussion. Manisha's knowledge and expertise on migrant workers' experiences in Hong Kong brings a different perspective to understanding systemic inequality in the market, as well as encouraging the future of DE&I to broaden its horizons. Watch the video to learn about:

USC students join the nationwide university movement in support of Palestinians. L.A. County's $45 billion proposed budget makes big investments for mental health. A West Adams pop up art exhibit campaigns for domestic workers rights. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

In the third episode of the registration block we travel to Latin America to take a regional overview of this issue regarding domestic workers. To learn the challenges these workers face to be registered, the positive experiences, as well as the opportunities and limitations digital technology tools offer in this task, among other issues revolving around registration for domestic workers in Latin America, we invited Adriana Paz. Adriana is currently Secretary General of the International Domestic Workers' Federation (IDWF). Previously, she served as Latin America Coordinator for more than six years, also at IDWF. References IDWF and WIEGO. Imagining Social Security for Domestic Workers. Available at: https://www.wiego.org/publications/imagining-social-security-domestic-workers ILO, UNWomen and OISS. Acceso de las personas trabajadoras domésticas remuneradas a la seguridad social en Iberoamérica. Available at: https://www.ilo.org/americas/publicaciones/WCMS_861167/lang--es/index.htm

Mini-podcast about the formation of a union for domestic workers by the Industrial Workers of the World in Denver, Colorado, 1916.Learn more about women in the IWW in episode 16 of the Working Class History podcast: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e16-women-in-the-early-iww/Learn more about the IWW in these books: https://shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/books/iwwSee all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayAnd browse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateOur work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.AcknowledgementsWritten and edited by Working Class History.Theme music by Ricardo Araya. Check out his YouTube channel at youtube.com/@peptoattack

Deep dive into the world of domestic work and what it means to empower domestic workers. Whether that's cleaning, caring or generally working within the home or directly for one person or family, you will have been engaged in domestic work or know someone who is. The ILO estimates that 75.6 million people are engaged in domestic work around the world, and for women especially it can be an important source of income. But domestic work can be casual, without the support mechanisms many have come to rely on in decent work settings – from holiday and sick pay to safe working environment and safe working hours. Social Impact Pioneer Professor Jenny M. Hoobler has dedicated her academic life to unveiling the critical role of domestic work and workers in today's workforce and across all our societies. Jenny is now the Professor of Human Resource Management and the Academic Director of Leadership for the Social Impact Knowledge Center at NOVA School of Business and Economics in Portugal. Her CV and experience include completing her PhD in the USA, and time as a Professor at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. She has consulted for companies such as UPS USG Corporation and edited the Journal of Applied Psychology. Jenny's insights into the employer-employee relationship within domestic work reveal a spectrum of experiences, from being the essential glue keeping everything going to exploitation. This episode aims to spark a conversation on the importance of formalising these relationships, ensuring fair wages, and recognising the vital role of domestic workers in supporting the so-called "100-hour couples" of today's workforce. This conversation is not just about acknowledging the challenges but also about championing change and recognising the profound impact of domestic work on our society. Links: https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/domestic-workers/lang--en/index.htm Intl Labor Org on domestic worker numbers, etc. ILO, Work on diverted mothering: https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/domestic-workers/lang--en/index.htm Jenny's paper on domestic workers being intersectional: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23322373.2015.1126499?casa_token=kEUWAUR9C48AAAAA%3Acp9NIOkDaQp9LWa-MCljSHPypinUXU8vDrXV09ANIxWe5yCDnek_1W9Jp_hICYI0uMsKhsV7LsFkvlk IDWFED - International Domestic Workers Federation: idwfed.org Living wage calculator for South Africa: https://living-wage.co.za/ Jenny Hoobler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-hoobler-8780754/ Nova SBE Leadership for Impact Knowledge Center: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nova-sbe-leadership-for-impact-knowledge-center/ And if you liked this do try: Revolutionising Maternal Health Supply Chains: Insights from MSD for Mothers: https://businessfightspoverty.org/revolutionising-maternal-health-supply-chains-insights-from-msd-for-mothers/

In this episode, podcast host Hannah Pirnie interviews the founders of the IZWI Domestic Workers Alliance to discuss employing domestic workers in South Africa. They cover various aspects such as communication, power dynamics, and the importance of written contracts. They also provide advice for employers, including tips on hiring, probation periods, and signing contracts. The conversation delves into topics like minimum wage, living wage, and additional benefits. They discuss healthcare options, leave for clinic visits, and safety precautions. The episode concludes with a discussion on supporting domestic workers after employment ends Takeaways: Establish clear communication and boundaries with domestic workers to maintain a professional relationship. Ensure that written contracts are in place to protect both employers and domestic workers. Pay a living wage to domestic workers and provide additional benefits such as the 13th month pay. Support domestic workers' social protections, such as registering for UIF and considering pension contributions Made by: New in Town:Johannesburg Hosts: Hannah Pirnie and Sarah Passmore Editor: Sarah Passmore Website: www.movingtosouthafrica.com Instagram: newintown.podcast With special thanks to Maggie Mthombeni and Amy Tekié from IZWI Domestic Helpers Alliance https://www.izwi.org.za/ In this episode, podcast host Hannah Pirnie interviews the founders of the IZWI Domestic Workers Alliance to discuss employing domestic workers in South Africa. They cover various aspects such as communication, power dynamics, and the importance of written contracts. They also provide advice for employers, including tips on hiring, probation periods, and signing contracts. The conversation delves into topics like minimum wage, living wage, and additional benefits. They discuss healthcare options, leave for clinic visits, and safety precautions. The episode concludes with a discussion on supporting domestic workers after employment ends Takeaways: Establish clear communication and boundaries with domestic workers to maintain a professional relationship. Ensure that written contracts are in place to protect both employers and domestic workers. Pay a living wage to domestic workers and provide additional benefits such as the 13th month pay. Support domestic workers' social protections, such as registering for UIF and considering pension contributions Made by: New in Town:Johannesburg Hosts: Hannah Pirnie and Sarah Passmore Editor: Sarah Passmore Website: www.movingtosouthafrica.com Instagram: newintown.podcast With special thanks to Maggie Mthombeni and Amy Tekié from IZWI Domestic Helpers Alliance Find the Izwi employment guide here: https://www.izwi.org.za/ Find the South African living wage guide here: https://living-wage.co.za/

Migrants from the Philippines make up a huge percentage of domestic workers around the world. But when their employers are abusive, visa restrictions force them to choose between enduring more suffering or becoming illegal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys are joined by Aravindan Srinivasan, Director of Thematic Collaborations at AVPN and Prof. Tikki Pangestu, Visiting Professor at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore to discuss how Singapore can help alleviate the region's growing healthcare disparities by first tackling cervical cancer risk among our 240,000 female, foreign domestic workers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ibu Nasrikah and Okui Lala talk to us about their collaboration project, Rasa and Asa, a short film, shot during the height of pandemic via online video platform, capturing the activities and daily meetings of the PERTIMIG members. -- Nasrikah is an Indonesian migrant worker who has been living in Malaysia since 1997. She is an advisor for PERTIMIG, a field facilitator for IDWF (International Domestic Worker Federation), a poet and coordinator for arts and cultural events. Her advocacy focused on campaigning for migrant domestic workers to be treated with the same respect, status and access to justice as any workers. Okui Lala is an artist and cultural worker based in Malaysia. Her work revolves around themes of identities, migration, and labor. Her projects — from video production and performance art to community engagement — tend to take on a collaborative or participatory approach, involving everyday people in her vicinity, including cultural workers, activists, migrant workers and her family members. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34_S8CT7FbQ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sugar-nutmeg/support

Hundreds of protesters in Los Angeles and San Francisco rallied against Governor Gavin Newsom's veto of a bill that would have extended workplace safety protections to domestic workers. Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED The only public employees in California who can't form a union are its legislative staffers. After four previous attempts failed, Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed landmark legislation to allow them to unionize in 2026. Reporter: Laura Fitzgerald A new law was designed to make prisons safer for transgender people. However, the well-meaning law created unwelcome consequences for many transgender women in California prisons. Reporter: Lee Romney

Today on KPFA Radio's Women's Magazine I will talk to Queer filmmaker Grace Anna Walcott, whose new documentary RIVER OF LIFE LGBTQI+ follows a 10-week drama therapy workshop, with 13 multigenerational queer participants, coming together to unpack internalized queerphobia and the evolution of the LGBTQ+ community and this will be shown locally at the Rialto Cinema in El Cerrito on October 15th as part of the Albany Film Fest . But first Preeti Shekar will talk to Kimberly Alvarenga, the executive director of the California Domestic Workers Coalition or the CDWC about a new domestic workers bill that the CDWC is trying to get passed in California The post Grace Anna Walcott- River of Life LGBTQI+ film, Kimberly Alvarenga from California Domestic Workers Coalition appeared first on KPFA.

This week, June and Jess are grieving summer, recapping the content they've consumed, and they check in with Prof. Jake Cornell's TikTok on his new, and very accurate, seasonal calendar. June is throwing Jessica WAY off with her new office set up. Then, Jenn Stowe, Executive Director at the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) joins to discuss the importance of Domestic Workers, how they are treated and viewed by society, and how employers can engage with their care workers more ethically. Deep Divers, how are you spending your Summer II?  Visit domesticworkers.org for more info and write a letter to your congress person to support the federal domestic workers bill of rights. Follow @domesticworkers on socialsVisit @jakewcornell on TikTok for his very important breakdown of the seasons. Watch here https://www.tiktok.com/@jakewcornell/video/7269812176536341802?lang=en The Deep Dive Academy is offering 15% off subscriptions with code LISTENER www.thedeepdiveacademy.comOur hot new summer merch is out now https://kinshipgoods.com/collections/deep-dive  Send any questions you have for June and Jessica for The Deep Dive Academy of Significance to thedeepdiveacademy@gmail.com  June's new Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/junedianeJessica's Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/StclairjessicaYou can follow The Deep Dive on Twitter @thedeepdivepodJune Diane Raphael @MsJuneDiane on Twitter @junediane on InstagramJessica St. Clair @Jessica_StClair on Twitter @stclairjessica on InstagramCheck out the Jane Club at www.janeclub.com

We can probably agree that domestic workers such as housekeepers and nannies don't receive as much of the social recognition they deserve. We discuss how to squash the undeserving stigma in domestic work. Will a college degree help? On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Li Yi

Guest: Cape Labour consultant Bernard Reisner joins John to look at the Compensation Fund as domestic workers can now claim for injuries or diseases contracted at work dating back to 1994 according to the recent amendment in the law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They clean and do laundry, watch children, and take care of the elderly twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. In Spain, tens of thousands of undocumented domestic workers are living in appalling conditions.

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Jennileen Joseph of Sastimos Holistic Health brings herself as a Rroma woman into how she approaches all aspects of herbalism and Ayurveda, encouraging people to understand healing from a lens of relationship to land and community. The stories of plants and people are intertwined, as they have grown alongside one another since time immemorial.Jennileen received her bachelor's degree from New York University in US History: Origins and Effects of Intergenerational Trauma. She is a graduate of the Clinical Herbalism I and II programs, as well as the Ayurvedic Studies program, from the University of New Mexico. She apprenticed with Herbalist and Ayurvedic practitioner Sonia Masocco for several years, where she focused on herbal pharmacy, teaching, and working one-on-one with clients. She also studied with Ecological Herbalist Dara Saville.Before becoming a practitioner, Jennileen was a domestic worker for over 30 years. She is the founder and former director of the Massachusetts Alliance of Professional Nannies and co-founder of the Massachusetts Coalition for Domestic Workers.Jennileen taught Herbal Medicine and Food as Medicine courses at the Albuquerque School of Healing Arts. She is currently a plant medicine instructor at the University of New Mexico, as well as Albuquerque Herbalism.Follow Jennileen on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.Our Romani crush for this episode is Alice Psychic.Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen or can give us 5 stars. It helps us so much. You can find us at romanistanpodcast.com, where we have a blog, all of our episodes, merch, links to our patreon, fundraiser, & social media. On Instagram, TikTok, & Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpodWe run entirely on your support, so if you love the show, consider donating to our Ko-Fi fundraiser. The link, Ko-fi.com/romanistan is on our website. You can also subscribe to our Patreon for extra content & treats every month! Email us at romanistanpodcast@gmail.com with listener stories, requests for advice, recipes, romani culture and language facts, and anything else you want to share. Reach out if you want to advertise with us too. We offer sliding-scale for Romani, Sinti & related businesses, so reach out!You can find Jez on Instagram, TikTok, & Facebook under @jezmina.vonthiele. Also please check out my vintage and curiosities shop Evil Eye Edit on Etsy.You can find Paulina Verminski on Instagram @_paulina_v_ and at https://romaniholistic.com/. Follow Paulina's store, Romani Holistic, in Corona Del Mar, CA, on Instagram @romaniholistic Romanistan is hosted by Jessica Reidy aka Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina VerminskiConceived of by Paulina VerminskiEdited by CherubWith Music by Viktor PachasAnd Artwork by Elijah Vardo

Lebanon is in the midst of one of the most severe and prolonged economic depressions the world has seen. More than 80% of the population live in poverty and their currency has reached a record low. It's left many struggling to afford essential goods like food, fuel and medicine. Ethiopians make up the majority of the 250,000 domestic workers there. For many of them, life has become so much worse. Migrant domestic workers operate under what's called the “kafala system” a labour sponsorship that forces foreign workers to seek their employer's permission to change jobs or leave the country. Human rights groups describe the system as modern-day slavery. Africa Daily's Mpho Lakaje has been looking at the impact the economic crisis has had on African domestic workers who are already marginalised and often mistreated.