29 October 2024
On October 29, the trade union movement intensifies its efforts to demand care as a fundamental human right — including the right to provide care, receive care, and practice self-care — as a public good.
It calls on governments to advance the following:
✅ Increased Public Investment in the Care Sector
Public investment in the care economy — as a share of national GDP — can generate millions of new jobs, promote women’s economic participation, and ensure universal access to quality public health, education, and care services.
✅ Adoption of Comprehensive Care Policies
Inclusive labor market policies, family-friendly workplace regulations, and gender-responsive social protection systems enable a fairer distribution of care responsibilities and promote flexible work arrangements on a gender-neutral basis.
✅ Decent Work for All Care Workers
Care jobs must be formal and decent, with safe working conditions and fair wages — including equal pay for work of equal value.
Care workers must be free from gender-based violence, harassment, and all forms of discrimination. They must have the right to organize and bargain collectively.
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