Organizing domestic workers

Talking to policy makers / politicians about domestic work

This guide, developed in conjunction with the ASEAN Trade Union Council, equips advocates and champions to answer the questions often heard when talking to parliamentarians and policy makers about improving protection for domestic workers. It also gives the facts to back up these arguments.

Briefing note | 26 September 2023
Want to ensure policy and legislation better considers and protects domestic workers?

This guide, developed in conjunction with the ASEAN Trade Union Council (ATUC), equips advocates and champions to answer the questions often heard when talking to
parliamentarians and policy makers about improving protection for domestic workers. It also gives the facts to back up these arguments.

If you’re going to have conversation about how parliamentarians/policy makers can – and should - better meet the needs of domestic workers, and think you’ll face some resistance, this guide is for you!

This booklet is published by the ILO and ATUC. ATUC unites 18 national labor centers and confederations from ASEAN member states, excluding Brunei but including Timor Leste, advocating for the voices and interests of workers without distinction within ASEAN processes.