Monday, February 28, 2011

IYCW celebrate International Women's Day 2011

On International Women's Day, women around the world join together in celebration of the intelligence, strength, courage and beauty of women. Since 1910 this has been a day to celebrate the achievements of women across the globe without regard for their national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political differences.
International Women's Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women’s Day, is marked on the 8th of March every year. It is a major day for the global celebration of women. In different regions across the globe the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebrations of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration of women's economic, political and social achievements.
What is the background of the International Women's Day?
Begun as a socialist political event, the holiday, even in its origins, blended the cultures of many countries, primarily in Eastern Europe, Russia, and the former Soviet bloc. In time, in some regions, the day lost its political flavour, and became simply an occasion for men to express their love for women in a way somewhat similar to a mixture of Mother's Day and St Valentine's Day. In other regions, however, the original political and human rights theme designated by the United Nations remained strong, and political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide continued to be identified and examined in a spirit of hope and determination. The story of its development in many countries helps to explain the current situation.
In Germany, the first IWD was observed on 19 March 1911, following a declaration by the Socialist Party of America. The idea developed amid rapid industrialisation and economic expansion that led to protests over working conditions.
At the same time in Denmark, in 1910, the first international women's conference was held in Copenhagen in the labour-movement building located at Jagtvej 69. An 'International Women's Day' was established. The suggestion came from Clara Zetkin, the significant German socialist and fighter for women rights. In the following year, 1911, over a million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland, recognised International Women’s Day on 19th March.
The Women’s Movement focussed on the triple issues of worker safety, women’s rights, and world peace. These resulted from the situations of the time. On 25th March 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City killed over 140 garment workers, and a lack of safety measures was blamed for the high death toll. At the same time, women’s rights continued to be debated in Europe by women suffragettes. Then, on the eve of World War I, women across Europe held peace rallies on 8th March 1913. In Russia, demonstrations marking International Women's Day proved to be one of the touchstones for the Russian Revolution of 1917.
It is interesting to note that western countries were slower to formally recognise the International Women’s Day. In the West, IWD was first observed in the 1970s.
We are very proud at YCW that the International Women’s Day is an important and significant part of our commitment and involvement. Every year, the IYCW and our national movements celebrate this International Women's Day through a range of activities and actions.
Last year national movements and the IYCW organised diverse activities to celebrate and promote our International Gender Equality campaign. There were seminars, public meetings, rallies, street dramas, retreats and other functions.
In 2011, the IYCW will continue to promote the theme of equal, sustainable and quality jobs for women – jobs that will guarantee the equality between men and women, as well as the sustainability of work and its quality. All of these are essential, we believe, to promote the dignity of the young men and women workers at all levels across society.
This 100th celebration of the International Women’s Day is significant for all of us as young workers and is crucial, we believe, for YCW movements across the world. It is an impetus to us, both to celebrate our achievements and to continue to fight for our rights.
We would like to encourage all national movements to organise specific and targeted activities in the national movements and to exchange ideas and activities with other movements and with the International Secretariat. This will support and act as an impetus for all of us.

Monday, February 28, 2011 by IYCW ASPAC · 0

Friday, February 25, 2011

International Solidarity With Workers in PT. Micro Garment, Bandung – Indonesia

Today more than 462 workers at PT. Micro Garment Bandung, Indonesia had been lay-off without any legal process and severance payment. Below we present the concrete facts and complete explanation of the case

The FACTS:
  1. That the Company since its establishment in 2004 until July 2010 (nearly 6 years respectively), always pay the wages to all workers in PT. MICRO GARMENT under the terms of the minimum wage, only since August 2010, the employers are willing to pay wages in accordance with the Minimum Wage. It was happen when the workers who joined in PB GSPB put many pressure to the employers. But later we found that in the fulfilment of minimum wages is still not all workers are paid according to the Minimum Wage, still many workers who earn wages below the minimum wage

  1. That overtime work are not paid according to the hours. Overtime work is not accordance to the Employment regulation, because:
    1. Application of the target system that has no obvious reason, just an excuse of employers for not paying overtime wages when hiring workers beyond normal working hours with the justification that workers do not achieve the production target in normal working hours,
    2. The existence of the system “overtime plus” (overtime pay under the terms of payment Labor regulations), particularly for workers in certain positions (Head Team and Staff)
  1. That wages in the rest time when there is no production activity because of no order (be rested because of the willingness of the Company), which also applied to permanent workers. To the contract workers even this is breach of contract primarily to the contract workers who work based on the period of time, when be rested prior to the expiration of the contract maturity date, then wage should remain paid in full, but in making work agreement with a contract workers, the entrepreneur of PT. MICRO GARMENT not ever to clarify the basis of making it.
  1. The implementation of wage system based on units of goods (piece rate) which also imposed for permanent workers, where there is no clarity about the value of wages over units of goods, it is depend to the will of the entrepreneur, so that resulted workers received wages below the value of minimum wage.
  1. Wage is not being paid when the workers should enjoy the formal leave, namely:
  1. Pregnancy and childbirth leave for female workers.
  2. Death leave.
  3. Marriage leave
  4. Circumcision biological for child - leave.
The above result in a violation of the provisions of Law No. 13 Year 2303 Article 88 paragraph (3) letter (a, b, and e), Article 90 paragraph (1), Article 93 paragraph (2) and Ministry decree No/102 year 2004 on Working Hours and Overtime Wages
  1. That the unpaid wages of workers when workers on leave or time off, or when the worker is absent, as described in point above means the employers also have violated the rights of leave or the right to rest, so that the entrepreneur has violated Article 79 paragraph (1) of Act Number 13 of 2003 stated that the employers are obliged to give time to rest and leave for the workers. That the contents of working agreement is in contrary to the Act and Employment Regulations and very burdensome to the workers, include:
    1. Employers may conduct lay-offs at any time unilaterally to all contract workers, while the in the working agreement is not clear the basis of making contract agreement (based on maturity, once work is completed, seasonal, or new product).
    2. There is no clarity about the term expiration of the employment agreement.
    3. In the Employment Agreement is not clear for the realisation of the rights guaranteed such the fulfilment of wage which appropriate with Labor Law.
  1. That work where contract workers are employed is the core work and continuous process that should be set as permanent workers.
  1. That the extension and the renewal of contract agreement is always against the provisions of the Labor Law.
  1. That contract workers are not given the original manuscript Employment Agreement, partial large only given a copy, and even many contracts workers are not made a written employment agreement. The company has violated provisions labour regulations Act no. 13 Years 2003 Article 54 paragraph (1) letter (e, f and g), paragraph (2) and (3), Article 57 paragraph (1), and Article 59 points 1 to 7.
  1. That all workers are not included in the Health Care Program (JPK), thus clearly violating Employers Act No. 03 of 1992 on Social Security.
  1. That for all contract workers, although it has been working in the company continued to continuously for 1 (one) years and over, but the the amount of Annual Holiday Allowance (THR) is under the Minimum Wage, clearly the company has violated minister decree Number: 04 of 1994 on Annual (Religious) Holiday Allowance.
  1. That the lay-off issue, especially against contracts workers, due to irregularities the implementation of contract agreement, there are many workers who should become permanent workers and have the right to obtain compensation and award payment when were laid off, but did not get its due. In addition, in respect of lay-off, the entrepreneur never deliberate with in advance to the workers/trade union even if workers are members of the trade union. Meaning that the entrepreneur has violated provisions Act No. 13 of 2003 concerning Employment, Article 151 paragraph (2) and Article 156 paragraph (1,2,3 and 4).
  1. That the Employers are also not fully comply with labour rights in running the Trade Unions activities and to become a member of Trade Unions:
    1. Management and Trade Union members who perform the activities of Trade Unions outside the company during the working day, although it has the procedures, wages are not paid.
    2. Up to now, the entrepreneurs has not given facility to the trade union, such as the office of within the company and its equipment.
    3. Still there are intimidations of workers who are members of Trade Unions such as decrease in Position (demotion), the Company has violated the provisions of Act Number 13 of 2003 Article 93, paragraph (3) letter (h) and Act No. 21 of 2001 on Trade Unions section 28, Article 29 paragraph (1).
  1. That based on the description of the problem and the facts above, it is hereby submit claims for the entrepreneurs of PT. MICRO GARMENT to fulfil workers rights and to execute the provisions of the Labor Law as follows:
I. WAGE:
    1. Pay to the workers a minimum wage in accordance with the provision of Minimum Wage District of Bandung both for 2010 and subsequent years and to pay all the shortcomings of previous workers' wage payments.
    2. Pay overtime wages in accordance with the labour law which apply and pay all overtime wages labour shortage in the past.
    3. Removing the target system work, because it has no clear legal basis, that it resulted in a violation of the provisions of the working time and overtime wages.
    4. Keep paying labour wage in full when the workers are rested due there are no orders.
    5. End wage system which based on unit of goods (wages volume system), because it cause a violation of Labor Regulations and harm workers' rights.
    6. Removing system “overtime plus” for workers in the office of the Head of Team and Staff, which also resulted in violations of the overtime provisions.
    7. Keep paying a basic wage to the workers in full when workers on leave and time off, at the time:
      1. Workers have been sick and unable to do the job.
      2. Women workers who get sick on the first and second day of menstrual period.
      3. Workers do not come to work because of married, circumcision, baptise his son, wife giving birth or miscarriage content, husband or wife or son or daughter or parent or family died.
      4. Workers can not do the job as running obligations towards the state.
      5. Workers can not perform their job due to run ordered his religious worship.
      6. Workers are willing to do the work that has been agreed but employers do not hire them, either because of unforced errors as well as obstacles that should be avoided by the entrepreneurs.
      7. Workers to have a leave and rest time.
      8. Workers carry out educational tasks of the company.
II. Providing rest for Workers and pay wages in full, namely:
  1. Right to rest for women workers who can not perform his job due to illness in the first and second day of her menstrual period.
  2. Rest for women workers who conceive and give birth and during breast-feeding her child, at least 1.5 (one half) months prior to birth and 1.5 (one half) months after delivery.
  3. Rest for women workers who experience miscarriage, at least 1.5 (one half) months.
  4. Right to rest when workers get sick and to recover and be able to back to work.
  5. Right to rest when the workers get married, for at least 3 (three) days.
  6. Right to rest when workers marry off their children, at least for 2 (two) days.
  7. Right to rest when the workers circumcise their children, at least for 2 (Two) days.
  8. Right to rest when the workers baptise their children, at least for 2 (Two) days.
  9. Right to rest when the wife of workers on childbirth or miscarriage, for at least 2 (two) days.
  10. Right to rest when a husband or wife, parent or parent in-law, or son or daughter dies, for at least 2 (two) days.
  11. Right to rest when family members died in, for at least 2 (two) days.

III. Contract Working Agreement
  1. Appoint and establish contracts workers into permanent workers, for workers contracts are proven in the making and implementation of contract Agreement against the labour law.
  2. Fulfilling the rights of contract workers in accordance with the provisions of labour law, in the case of basic wage, overtime pay and social security.
  3. Clarifying the basis of making contract working agreement under the labour law and its Implementation.
IV. JAMSOSTEK (Social Security)
  1. Include all of workers into the Health Care Program (JPK), qualitatively at least in accordance with the provisions of Law no. 3 of 1992.
  2. Pay all costs incurred by workers who had sick and seek treatment at their own expense as long as workers have not been included in health care program (JPK).
V. THR (Annual Holidays Allowane)
  1. Pay THR to the workers as low according to the Minimum Wage.
  2. Pay the deficiency of THR for the workers who previously have received THR under the provisions of labour laws.
VI. Lay-off
  1. Always conduct negotiations with the Trade Unions in Bipartite when there is a lay-off plans.
  2. Rehire laid off contract workers, or if the entrepreneur is not willing to hire them back, the contract workers that proved in creation and implementation of the working contract agreement deviate of labour law and he /she should have gone into permanent workers, The employers should pay severance payment for 2 (twice) of Act No, 3 of 2003 article 156 (2) and 1 (one) time of the provisions of Article 156 paragraph (3 and 4).
VII. Trade Union Right
  1. Give permission for the board and members of trade union who run Trade Union duties on weekdays to get their full wages, at least 1 (one) time for 10 (ten) persons.
  2. Not intimidated in any form and does not do mutation work without clear basis to the board and member of trade union who perform union activities both within and outside company as well as to the workers who are members of trade unions.
  3. Providing facilities for trade unions:
    1. Office within the Company.
    2. Secretariat equipment for trade unions:
      1. Tables and chairs
      2. White board
      3. Stationery and paper.
      4. Lighting facility.



DURING and AFTER the Action of Trade Union

All the time during and after the action, the trade union have been intimidating by police, village chief and the Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI).

The Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI) Solokan Jeruk district reject all forms of trade union activity, which is led by Nanang Ibrahim, on charges of proselytism of certain religion that affiliated to the IYCW (International Young Christian Workers), who considered bringing the guiding principles which reads YCW.  "As a Christian movement, YCW promote Christian values" 

MUI Solokan Jeruk district threatened through his statement, which reads:
  1. Objection and reject the existence GSPB trade union with all its activities in the region of Solokan Jeruk.
  2. Called for disband of GSPB trade union which is affiliated to the IYCW. 
  3. If the appeal is being ignored, it will be dealing directly with the Muslim community and surrounding Solokan Jeruk and the authorities. Similarly, a warning letter is made with real for immediate attention and implemented as appropriate. If you do not follow the above statement, then we are not in responsible when things happen that are not desired by all parties. The latter is date on  4 February 2011 sign in Solokan Jeruk

Which is signed by:
  1. MUI Chairman Kec. Solokan Jeruk KH. Asep Romli
  2. MUI Chairman of the Village.Bojong gold
  3. MUI Chairman of the Village Ranch Kasumba
  4. MUI Chairman of the Village Solokanjeruk
  5. MUI Chairman of the Village Langensari
  6. MUI Chairman of the Village Cibodas
  7. MUI Chairman of the Village Padamukti
  8. MUI Chairman of the Village Panyadap
and cc to:
  1. Sub-district leader of Solokanjeruk,
  2. Police chief of Solokanjeruk,
  3. Army chief of Majalaya,
  4. Religious office affair of Solokanjeruk

Remark:

This threat happen base on the statements of the employers through the management of PT Micro Garment, Herman A. Nurdin told to the village chief of Solokan Jeruk through his aide who served as head of the small village named Jajang and copy to the District Head of Solokan Jeruk, police chief of Solokan Jeruk, Army chief of Majalaya, Religious office affair of Solokanjeruk, and Indonesian Ulama Council.

The management of PT Micro Garment, Herman A. Nurdin reported after getting statement from IYCW ASPAC, YCW PanAfrica, Hong Kong, and the Philippines and other several countries and also other organisations which are sent via email and fax to PT.Micro on approximately December 14, 2010 to urge the entrepreneurs - at that time coincided with GSPB trade union led by Nanang which making claims to the PT. Micro Garment – for the implementation of the agreement that has been made for three times through that the employer agreed to pay the remaining wage that are not paid for within 1 year (year 2010) and overtime wages which are not paid by the employers and the other rights as well. The trader union also demanding normative right and rehire 45 workers who laid-off unilaterally because their involved in the organisation.

Since the negotiation meet a deadlock, so on 16-17 December 2010 all members of GSPB trade union, more than 500 people participated to a strike for two days in the front of the Soreang major' office (Bandung). Please refer the new at:
Respond to the letter from MUI Solokan Jeruk district dated February 4, 2011 about the objectin and denial of workers' organisations in Solokan Jeruk with the alleged of a specific indication of the spread of religious with the affiliation to the IYCW (International Young Christian Workers) have been clarified by a letter from the board of GSBP Trade Union number 005/eks/gspb/mg/ll/2011 dated 07 February 2011 regarding the clarification and answers to letters from the Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI) Sub-Solokanjeruk 

Accordingly it is addresed then by Solokan Jeruk Police Cmmisioner, Mr. Umarsaid (NRP 62050175) by inviting:
  1. Chief of Army - Majalaya
  2. Sub-distric head – Solokan Jeruk
  3. Chief of sub-MUI Solokan Jeruk
  4. Sub Religious Office Affair – Solokan Jeruk
  5. Head of sub-village Solokan Jeruk.
  6. Director of PT. Micro Garment.
  7. Chariman of GSPB Trade Union (Nanang Ibrahim)
  8. Mr. H. Atjip S. as public figure of Solokan Jeruk.
With this invitation to attend coordination meetings in order to find solutions to the problems as being asked and mention in the letter of MUI Solokan Jeruk District, dated February 4, 2011 above. The meeting had performed on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 14:00pm in the Hall of Sub MUI Solokan Jeruk. In the meeting, MUI insisted to close down the GSPB trade union, and Village officials also insisted for GSPB Liquidate themself and the board of trade union to quit from Solokan Jeruk.

A few days later after a meeting, the head of Solokan Jeruk, Jajang at night went to the board of GSPB trade union houses to offer money for an average of Rp. 18 million rupiah for each person accompanied with pressure and intimidation for the board signed a letter of resignation statement from PT. Micro (form letter have been served)

Four of the workers succeeded in coaxing by the Jajang and received the money that an average of Rp. 18 million rupiah per person, then the employers are not satisfied with the efforts of Jajang in succeeding in coaxing the workers because it is considered wrong target with desired by the management of PT Micro Garment, Herman A. Nurdin, the target in the GSPB board wanted is Nanang Ibrahim as chairman, Advocacy coordinator and other administrators friend. 

Jajang back and came home to find Ajat along with Nanang and the other friends every day even with by telephone to persuade the managers to sign a letter of resignation, felt his efforts have failed because of rejection from the board, finally On 21 February 2011 PT Micro Garment through their letter No. PERS/MG/PHK-01/11, terminated Nanang Ibrahim, a Chairman of GSPB Trade Union which in signed by Herman A. Nurdin, a Management of PT. Micro Garment with the allegations of frequently did not come to work and provided a false certificate, to the date of absence 14th October, 2010, November 1, 04 November, 22 November, December 04, December 23, January 05, 2011, and January 6, previously through the examination and confirmation involving Solokan Jeuk Police, the Company terminated Nanang Ibrahim since January 21, 2011. Now the employers have laid off as many as 462 people without due process and compensation of any kind.

It is the employers' attempts to shift the PT. MICRO GRAMENT of the principal problems of the demands of the workers by way of involving the village government and police officials and religious institutions and bringing the issue of religion that aims to suppression of trade unions by Herman A. Nurdin as management of PT. Micro Garment with the cooperation to Jajang as head of the Solokan Jeuk

Now, we ask your support and solidarity by sending pressure to the Employers who do practice crackdown of GSPB Micro Workers union to this address: Herman A. Nurdin, Management PT.. MICRO GARMENT, Jalan raya Rancaekek - Majalaya No. 389, Solokan Jeruk, Bandung. Phone: (62-22) 5950531-2-5-6 and Fax. (62-22) 5950537.

Friday, February 25, 2011 by IYCW ASPAC · 0

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Urgent Call: PT. Micro Garment


On 21 February 2011 PT. Micro Garment through their letter No.PERS/MG/PHK-01/11, had terminated Nanang Ibrahim. He is the chairman of the GSPB union at PT. Micro Garment and national secretary of Indonesia YCW. The letter was signed by Herman A. Nurdin as MANAGEMENT of PT. MICRO GRAMENT. The made reason of termination is that Nanang did not come to work and provided a false certificate. We know that this reason was made of by the management to justify their brutal action. The company took decision after previously listening the report of Solokan Jeruk Police. The police was intervene a lot to the action of the PT. Micro Garment.

The Call! Please give your support and put pressure to the Employers by sending letter to
Herman A. Nurdin, MANAGEMENT PT. MICRO GRAMENT
JL. Raya Rancaekek- Majalaya No. 389 - Solokan Jeruk
BANDUNG Telp : (022) 5950531-2-5-6 Fax. (022) 59505535 - 7

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 by IYCW ASPAC · 2

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

I strugle for my life...

I am Zenaida Cagod, 30 years old from Philippines, a domestic worker in Hong Kong. Passing through the process to work as domestic worker in Hong Kong is really struggle. I went to the agency and enquire the requirements. I have allergies when washing blankets and other things but all that pain I have to struggle. I use to pray to God to comfort me from all my pains. Luckily, I got my employer in Hong Kong and have 2 years contract. My work is very challenging. I have my patience and self control in my work but somehow hard to control myself to tolerate my employers attitude especially when they all have tantrum. I always keep my faith in Him that one day I will achieve my dream. As Domestic worker and away from family is very hard but God is always there abiding me at all times.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 by IYCW ASPAC · 0

My salary is always late...

My name is Ah Fung, 20 years old, I am the youngest of the four siblings. I live in Guangci and I migrated to Jiangmen to find job. Currently I work in a restaurant as a captain and I used to help my family by sending half of my salary to my mother. I won’t often back home because it’s too far, 10 hours travel by bus. I work for 4 months in the restaurant. I also experienced worked in a factory before. I am not very much happy with my work. The salary is always delayed and very low. Being a captain means also a lot of task to do. I want to resign but my boss does not permit me to leave. Boarding and food is provided by the boss. I paid only RMB30 for the electricity and water. I hope that I can find a decent work one day with decent salary that permits me to live decently.

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Life Story of Pakistan Young Domestic Women Worker

Written by Saima Shukat

YCW Pakistan is working for domestic women workers in different rural and urban areas. Like few other countries, here is also no any law and order for the Domestic worker. Only Master and servant rules in which has mentioned about Minimum wages for domestic workers who work more than 27 ordinary hours per week. Because of 33% literacy rate many people are suffering by in human behave. In Pakistan approximately more than 40% quiet young girl and women are work in different areas of Pakistan.

Today,we are going to tell about the brave and mature action story of one young lady (Naziran Bibi), YCW Pakistan base group member.
NAZIRAN BIBI
Naziran bibi has been working since childhood with her mother in a house. She was only 10 years old when she started her work and spoiled the childhood charm. She was working with sincerely and honestly but after passing few years, She realized that her income is not enough for her family. She told that it was not justice for my services in the house. But she was speechless before joined YCW Pakistan. She has been passing married life with one 5 years-old daughter, 3 years-old son and addicted druggist husband. Her husband have no source of income because of the drugs addiction. That’s why she did not have the other source of income.

This is hard and pathetic situation for Naziran Bibi life. Even she does not educated and that’s why always underestimated by the influence of Rich/honored lady. One day her best friend Shazia came to her and asked about her married life. Naziran Bibi told that she was wept bitterly at that time. Because she didn't know how and where to start the story to tell to Shazia. She told to Shazia:
“I have been working for last 10 years in this house. I have never feel bad in my life. But now I am feeling that my responsibility has been increased but I have no other source of income for me and my children because the drugs addiction of my husband. My boss never think about me and they don't care for my hard responsibility. I go to work at 7.00 am and have no exact time to end my work. I am disheartened by this poor life.”

She told to Shazia more that
“One day I was tried to ask about my salary increment. She became hyper and annoyed on me. Because at the end of the month I just take Rs 1000,- in which my boss deduct my salary very often. She doesn’t allow me to take leave. My salary could not fulfill my needs of my young children. I live under pressure and feel that I can not handle this problem but I can not stop my my work in the house. Even I can not ask the increment of salary to my boss.”

Shazia heard all her story and discussed about her help to elder sister of Rakhul. Rakhul is also young and active member of YCW Pakistan base group (Lahore). On March 3, 2009 Rakhul met with Shazia and Naziran Bibi in Nishat colony Lahore. Rakhul did show deep sympathy to Naziran's problem on behalf of YCW Pakistan and Lahore Diocese Base group. Rakhul did brought Naziran Bibi to Lahore diocese base group meeting on 27 march 2009.

She came again with a lot of problems and complications on 4 April 2009. YCW Pakistan did helped her and encouraged to take action for getting decent income for living good life.

Actually, she was frightened by her boss very strongly. She could not ask and request anything because of her boss threatened her all the time. She also told that many times indirectly my boss threat to me and tell me story of previous worker disobedience. My boss told me that
“I love my servants if my servant do not ask to me anything, I can not tolerate it. That’s why I never think about my previous servant. They created false story telling there were a are thief in my house and a lot of things was stolen. Late I know that the thief was her friend. After that they said that they can not continue work here and they also stolen my precious things. Luckily police arrested them because of theft. I never tolerate theses type of disobedience and behaved of my house servants.”

It was totally inhuman behave what her boss did to her servant. These type of words has been mentally and psychological tortured her (Naziran Bibi). That’s why she did not dare to do any thing for her rights against inhuman behave .

YCW Pakistan encourage Naziran Bibi to take action against inhuman behave of her Boss. After long discussion and counseling with Naziran Bibi, four months in sep 2009 after attended Lahore base group meeting in Bahar Colony Kot Lakhpat, she went to her boss house and said
“Madam I has been working in this house for last ten years. Madam you are kind and also have deep sympathy for poor workers like me. I never complained anything in my life to you, because of your kind behave with me. I get Rs.1000 each month from you, which is enough for me. But you know that I have 2 children which are young and my husband have addiction of drugs. That’s why he can not earn and I also don’t have other source of income. So I spend long time here and the money you give to me every month is not sufficient for my family and very often I work long hour. If you don’t mind, I have humble request to you that can you increase some money in my daily income for my poor young children and I will also thankful to you if you give me permission to do work in another house for my kids basic needs especially milk. I don’t have problem here, but if I finish my work on time, I can do work in another house as well as your house work.”

Her boss was shocked and rebuked her badly. But Naziran Bibi was strong in decision and After few weeks, Naziran Bibi again asked about the increment of income and permission to do work in different house. Her boss wonder how her servant could ask it since for 10 years she never talking like this. Finally her boss heard and asked her, “what can I do for your children?”
Naziran replied “pity on me and my children. You are my respected honoured, please forgive me if I spoke anything wrong. But I need my for children and income is not sufficient for their growing. Give me permission to work or increase my salary.

Her boss replied to her “I will tell after 1 week.”

On 15 October 2009 her boss called to her and said “I have increased Rs.500,- in your monthly income for children and you may work to my friend house. She will give you Rs1500 as well. You have permission to go after finish your work here and you can take 1 day leave in a month.”

15 October 2009 Naziran got success in her mission. Now Naziran has do work in 3 different houses. She is earning more than Rs.4000,- per month which is enough for her and her children. In this way Naziran Bibi has managed her time for getting decent income in her life. She also go back home on time. Today Naziran Bibi is also the member of Lahore Diocease group member.

Naziran Bibi first and last words are YCW Pakistan “Zindabad”.
She did all this on the behalf of YCW Pakistan Domestic worker Action. After getting awareness and education about domestic worker's right she is able to overcome inhuman behave of her boss.

This is descriptive story about the brave action of Naziran Bibi life under the light of YCW-Pakistan Lahore diocese base group domestic women worker Action team.

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