Dignity in every home campaign informs home staff of their basic rights
Domestic workers struggle to support their families on minimum wage, unaware of rights to fair pay leave and respect. The dignity in every home campaign looks to change that.
The dignity in every home campaign informs home staff about labour rights.
It runs nationally through the Izwi Domestic Workers Alliance, Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI), United Domestic Workers of South Africa (UDWOSA), and The South African Domestic Service and Allied Workers Union (SADSAWU).
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Former staff member Maggie Mthombeni, now case manager at Izwi, says it builds awareness so employers and staff understand requirements. “Both domestic workers and their employers need to know what the labour law requires.
“When domestic workers know their rights and employers provide contracts, unemployment insurance fund (UIF) and Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) registration, and fair working conditions, it will be a healthier and happier relationship for both parties.”
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Ther campaign connects mistreated staff to the department of labour, CCMA, and unions.
Home staff support families and children, using R5 239.46 monthly earnings from the R30.23 hourly minimum wage for tasks like cleaning, gardening, laundry, and caring.
“Most domestic workers do not know the details of their rights under the law, and many are not enjoying basic labour protections.”
Visit https://www.dignityineveryhome.org.za/ for details.
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