The UK could have led the way on rights for domestic workers: instead it has refused to sign a new international convention that promotes fair pay, health and safety, and labour rights

Abstract

The Coalition government today shocked campaigners and governments alike by being in a tiny minority of ILO member states to abstain in a vote to adopt an International Labour Organisation treaty on rights for domestic workers. Oliver Pearce from Christian Aid looks at what the treaty promises for the 100 million domestic workers around the world