This Domestic Workers’ Trade Union was established under the ILO project, Promoting Gender Equality for Decent Employment (GE4DE), funded by the Canadian government. The project, which aims to improve women’s skills and employment by working with government, employers, workers and media, identified domestic work as a sector where many women were employed in the most vulnerable, unprotected conditions, completely outside the purview of labour laws. Millions of workers including women, girls and boys are engaged in domestic work in Pakistan and are contributing to the informal economy significantly.

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The Domestic Workers’ Trade Union, formed under the ILO’s GE4DE project funded by Canada, promotes gender equality and decent employment. It focuses on protecting vulnerable domestic workers in Pakistan who are often excluded from labor laws.

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Pakistan Workers Federation (PWF) has formed the Domestic Workers’ Trade Union, the very first union of its kind in Pakistan. The ‘Domestic Workers’ Union’ has been registered with the Office of the Registrar Trade Unions, Lahore under the provisions of the Punjab Industrial Relations, 2010. The Union currently has 235 members out of which 225 are female domestic workers..

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First Domestic Workers’ Trade Union registered in Pakistan Enhancing rights at work. The first ever trade union for domestic workers in Pakistan has been registered in Lahore by the Department of Labour Punjab, under the Industrial Relations Act 2010. This marks an important step in recognising and expanding legal coverage to vulnerable workers in the informal economy.

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Employers’ Federation of Pakistan is the apex body representing employers and is committed to strengthening Pakistan’s industrial sector by tackling critical issues like economic equity, poverty, and workforce instability. At EFP, we aim to foster social justice by advocating for fair labor practices and sustainable business growth.
 Muhammad Feroz Alam

Muhammad Feroz Alam

The EFP is advocating for Pakistan’s industrial sector, addressing challenges related to poverty, lack of education, inflation, and workforce layoffs. We are adamant in promoting not just occupational safety at work, but also involved in creating the sustainability of the organization by promoting workplace productivity.
Ghulam Mustafa Tabassam

Ghulam Mustafa Tabassam

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Become a part of the Domestic Workers Union (DWU) and join hands in advocating for fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect for domestic workers across Pakistan. By becoming a member, you contribute to a collective voice that fights for labor rights, gender equality, and social protection. Together, we aim to empower workers, raise awareness, and ensure that every domestic worker is recognized and valued. Join us today and be part of a movement for dignity and justice.

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