She experienced the inequities of the job firsthand in South Africa and helped build national and international unions to address them.
Tag: Domestic Service
For Hong Kong’s Domestic Workers During Covid, Discrimination Is Its Own Epidemic
The government has repeatedly singled out the city’s poor migrant workers as “high risk” for the coronavirus, though actual infection rates are low.
Domestic Workers in the Gulf Open Up About Labor Conditions on Tiktok
Foreign employees in wealthy households — most of them women — have been using the video-sharing app to bring abuses to light.
Milk for Floors, Bread for Walls: 19th-Century Cleaning Tips for the Modern Era
Just in time for spring cleaning, a conservation group in England has delved into the past for how to clean in the present.
Preta Rara: The Brazilian Maid-Turned-Star Who’s Taking on Racism
Joyce Fernandes was a third-generation maid — until an employer caught her reading a book. Now a rapper, author and TV host, she is spurring “uncomfortable” conversations on race.
Hong Kong’s Three Week Quarantine Frustrates Travelers
Hong Kong’s abrupt new entry requirement — which has shaken travelers, domestic workers, airlines and hotels alike — stands out for its length and has been questioned by scientists.
‘Not Just a Maid’: The Ultra-Running Domestic Workers of Hong Kong
Trail running has emerged as an unlikely equalizer for some foreign domestic workers in a city that often discriminates against them.
Mexico’s Congress Votes to Expand Domestic Workers’ Labor Rights
Mexico’s Congress voted to grant the country’s cleaners, cooks, babysitters, gardeners, caretakers and other domestic workers basic labor rights like limited work hours and paid vacations.
Are You a Very English Butler? The U.K. Government Needs You
The Foreign Office has advertised for two butlers responsible for delivering “V.I.P. hospitality” and managing a wine cellar. Maximum annual salary: £30,000.
Saudis Executed Maid From Philippines Despite Protests, Officials Say
The Philippine government said the woman had been convicted of murder, but details of her case were not made public.