Union of Jewish Women show love to domestic workers
Houghton – Domestic workers are thanked for their loyalty and hard work.
Domestic workers were treated to gifts, music, dance and refreshments by their employers as part of showing appreciation for the essential work they do for their families.
The Union of Jewish Women Johannesburg held their annual Domestic Worker’s Appreciation Tea function on 15 March in their facilities at 1 Oxford Street, Houghton to show appreciation to their employees.
The employers, affiliated to the union, all contribute toward the hosting of this function and ensuring its success, according to the union’s executive director, Cindy Kree.
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Kree said the essence of this function is to thank the domestic workers who have become part of their families for the sterling work they do in their households.
She said they have 97 workers providing essential services to the families affiliated to their union and through this event they want to say thank you.
“We want to show our appreciation to them and treat them as part of our families because, at the end, they are our families,” said Kree.
“Most of the domestic workers we hosted today [15 March] are from various suburbs in the Johannesburg north-east area but we also have some from the Sandton area.”
The domestic workers were treated to various activities and were further issued gifts such as clothes, cellphones, vouchers, watches and other exciting products like cosmetics.
Vincent Ramaila, one of the domestic workers, said he has been attending these functions for a long time and he is happy with how they are being treated.
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“Today I received a cellphone as a gift; that is very exciting and I’m really happy and appreciative as well. Everyone is happy and enjoying themselves. This is a very exciting day, indeed,” he said.
Maureen Phakathi also shared Ramaila’s sentiments adding that this is the day for the domestic workers.
She said, “I really thank our employers for the gratitude they’re showing to us and appreciating the work that we do for their families.”
Details: Union of Jewish Women 011 648 1054.
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