In 2011, the International Labour Organization adopted Convention No. 189 and Convention No. 190, landmark international treaties that set global labor standards for domestic and other vulnerable workers. Convention 189 recognizes domestic work as real work and guarantees protections such as fair wages, rest days, social security, and freedom from abuse and discrimination. For too…

Domestic work is a vital and age-old occupation that contributes significantly to households and national economies worldwide. In Kenya, domestic workers are a crucial part of the labor market, with an estimated 118,646 workers in formal employment as of 2022. Despite its importance, the sector is often characterized by decent work deficits, including discrimination, low…

  Labour Day 2023, though not a 100% success, as a union we got a plus whereby the President of Kenya, H.E Dr. William Ruto committed to have both C189 and C190 concluded and ratified. C189, Domestic Workers Convention, will help in recognizing the significant contribution of domestic workers to the global economy, which includes…