About Us

The Jamaica Household Workers Association (JHWA) was established in 1991 to represent the needs and interests of household workers. Traditionally, household workers did not have an organized means of expressing the issues and problems facing them. The JHWA enabled them to bring their concerns both to the government and to the public’s attention for discussion and action.

In 2013, the JHWU evolved into the Jamaica Household Workers Union (JHWU) where the Union effectively advocates on behalf of the Household Workers sector and represents its members without going to the government if there are grievances.

Today, the Jamaica Household Workers Union (JHWU) has 6900 members and 13 chapters.

St. Elizabeth (2) – St. Ann (2) – St. Mary – Portland (2) – St. Thomas – Kingston (2) – St. Andrew – St. Catherine – Clarendon

The aim of the Jamaica Household Workers Union (JHWU) is to:

• Ensure fair and just working conditions and wages for household workers
• Protect the rights of women who provide domestic service
• Provide skills training in household management and other areas 
• Empower its members in achieving their personal and on-the-job goals