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by Mimi Jalmasco and Georgina Velasco Reflection by Mimi Jalmasco, Branch Secretary Attending the EFFAT Conference alongside our Chair, Georgina Velasco, and Regional Officer, Janet McLeod, was both an educational and deeply affirming experience for me as a domestic worker and as Branch Secretary of UNITE’s Domestic Workers Branch. The conference brought together voices from across Europe who share our struggles, our hopes, and our determination to secure real recognition and

I arrived in the UK carrying a profound desire to create a brighter future for my family back home. I carried hope in my heart, dreams of sending money, of providing opportunities, of building a life that would make all the sacrifices worthwhile. Like many domestic workers, I stepped into this work ready to give my best, believing that hard work and perseverance would bring a better tomorrow. But soon, I realized that the path was far more difficult than I had imagined. From

Domestic workers play an essential role in families and communities. We are the quiet hands that make homes run smoothly, the hearts that care for children, and the support that keeps daily life moving. We cook, clean, soothe, and care, yet so often, our efforts go unseen. Behind every chore, every hour spent caring for others, there is a story of sacrifice, resilience, and endurance that too few people ever hear. These stories are why legal protection and rights for domestic

Domestic workers play an important role in countless households offering care, comfort, and stability. We are the quiet hands that make homes peaceful, the hearts that nurture families. We cook, clean, and care, often becoming invisible in the spaces we help make whole. But behind every domestic worker is a personal story one woven with hope, sacrifice, and dreams. A story that begins with courage, travels through struggle, and finds strength in community. Today, I want to sh