Empowering by Organising: A Case of Domestic Workers in Bangalore

Abstract

In this paper, I explore the efforts made by Domestic Workers Rights Union (hereafter DWRU) in organising domestic workers in Bangalore Karnataka as a collective and its implications on the rights of domestic workers. What are the efforts made by trade unions in organising Domestic Workers? Does organisation help in enactment of legislation for labour rights and protection and therefore  if there is a need to further it? Are Legislations adequate to address workers concerns?