What are the main areas of reluctance and resistance the workers’ group can expect?
Governments have questioned the implementation of such an instrument, essentially because work in a private home is in theory difficult for labour inspectors to access. Some also question the financial issues, in terms of social security, health and safety. Some countries have already found the answers to these concerns however, such as Brazil, Uruguay and South Africa. In Europe, some countries have involved the employers, by developing systems that make it possible to bring domestic services out of the informal sector. There is a critical mass of experiences, isolated until now, that could be used as a source of inspiration for these discussions. It will also be important to enter into dialogue with the employers who have been reticent so far about the idea of a Convention. They prefer a non-binding instrument like a Recommendation. This position could change. In Belgium, for example, the proposal for a Convention and Recommendation is supported by all the social partners, including
