Domestic Workers

There are almost 2.6 million domestic workers in Europe working in private homes or others. Though representing a huge and vital workforce, their economic and social contribution has often been denied and they are longing for recognition. Although domestic workers are finally enjoying more social rights, trade unions have a key role to play to achieve improved working conditions for domestic workers within and across borders. Since the EFFAT Congress in November 2019, EFFAT engagement towards domestic workers has been enshrined in the new EFFAT Statutes, the EFFAT Political Framework 2020-2024, and the EFFAT Action Plan 2020-2021. The first assembly for domestic workers took place in December 2020. The sector’s leadership will be elected in May 2021.

Political Secretary: Grace Papa – g.papa@effat.org  
President: Wendy Galarza, (FILCAMS-CGIL Italy)
Vice-presidents: Marissa Begonia, (UNITE/Voice of Domestic Workers, UK) & Malu Villanueva (FNV Migrant Domestic Workers, NL)
Happy New Year from the PHS Social Partners

Happy New Year from the PHS Social Partners

Let’s build Social Dialogue in the PHS sectors at all levels January 18, 2023 The social partners in Personal and Household Services - EFFAT, EFFE, EFSI and UNI Europa - wish you a happy new year full of good health and success. Last year was a big year for us as...

EU Care Strategy overlooks the reality of Domestic Workers

EU Care Strategy overlooks the reality of Domestic Workers

Brussels, 8 September 2022: EFFAT appreciates the European Commission’s recognition that Domestic Workers, many of whom are women and often with a migrant background, are subject to the poorest working conditions in the long-term care workforce. As defined by ILO...

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