Take action now for a better everyday for domestic workers in Indonesia

Take action now and help create a better everyday.

Bahasa Malay version here

Chair, Parliamentary Commission IX
House of People’s Representatives
Dr. Ribka Tjiptaning
Kompleks Gedung Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat
Jl. Gatot Subroto
Senayan
Jakarta, 10270, Indonesia
Fax: +62-21-5756045

Dear Dr. Ribka Tjiptaning,

I am writing to raise my concern that domestic workers in Indonesia are not recognized legally as workers and do not enjoy all the rights that are provided for in international law and standards.

I understand that the Parliamentary Commission IX is responsible for the initial debate and amendment to the draft Domestic Workers bill.

I appeal to you that consider the inclusion of provisions that respect human rights including:

• Provisions relating to reasonable limitation of working hours through clearly defined maximum hours of work in 24 hours and per week;
• Clearly defined weekly rest and leave periods (annual leave, public holidays, sick leave, maternity leave);
• Clear standards to ensure remuneration adequate to secure a life with dignity; clear standards for night work and overtime, including adequate remuneration;
• Standards on termination of employment; dispute resolution mechanisms, including access to courts.
• The right to collective bargaining and freedom of association must also be guaranteed to domestic workers.
• Provisions for the establishment of mechanisms to monitor the situation of domestic workers.
• Provisions to ensure sexual and reproductive rights to domestic workers including access to information and services on family planning and contraceptives.

I request that you ensure that there is an equal protection of domestic workers rights and those measures are developed to protect domestic workers from gender-based discrimination, psychological, physical and sexual violence and other human rights abuses.

Thank you for your consideration.

Yours sincerely,

Speak Bahasa Indonesia? Join APYN online here

Like us on Facebook

Another language?  Join Us now