Domestic worker federation says helpers are in a ‘hungry and malnourished’ condition
The Hong Kong Federation of Asian Domestic Workers Unions on Sunday blamed current government policy for having left many helpers in a “hungry and malnourished” condition. Federation representatives raised the demands at a meeting with Labour Department officials.
“The value of our work and our contribution to the economy has to be reflected in our wages,” federation chairwoman Phobsuk Gasing said.
“So many women in Hong Kong are able to pursue their careers because we take responsibility for household duties and care work. Inflation affects our families too, and token adjustments to the [minimum wage] are insulting.
“It is basically like almsgiving.”
