Domestic Workers Trade Union of Acre

Creation of domestic workers’ centers through organization of the trade union, via neighborhood association meetings, community groups and women’s associations to support the foundation of centers and the renovation of existing leadership.

– Mapping of where the trade union isn’t yet present.

– Mapping of domestic workers who are not trade union members.

– Mapping of popular legal prosecutors.

– Mapping in Rio Branco of the condominiums with the most domestic workers.

– Contacts and meetings with the leaders referenced.

– Distribution of folders/pamphlets/folders in urban bus terminals, churches, CRAS and Creas.

– Creation of organizing groups for domestic workers in regions of the capital city.

– Domestic worker rights course.

– Trade union training course.

Domestic work still isn’t seen as a profession just like others. This is due to the colonial legacy and slavery era. That was when the profession emerged, bringing consequences until now, such as racism, inequality and misogyny.

Domestic work has many cultural functions: house care, childcare, care for the elderly, cleaning, organizing, purchases, cooking, etc.

The exploitation of female domestic workers is a worldwide problem. Numerous factors cause this, such as the lack of opportunity, social inequality and poverty. Some rights have already been attained but aren’t enough. The path ahead is long.

The Domestic Workers Trade Union of Acre is an organized trade union of domestic workers that fight for unity within the sector and the defense of their rights.

- State Women’s Rights Defense Council.

- Racial Equality Promotion Council.

- Fentrad (National Domestic Workers Federation) representative for the northern region.