Homeworkers' Association (HWA) was formed in May 1992 as an organization for immigrant women
who sew garments in their home. HWA is governed by an elected
executive committee of homeworkers who are elected on an annual
basis and serve for a one-year term.
HWA Objectives
To inform homeworkers about their workplace rights and assist
them in exercising these rights
To provide support to homeworkers and help them overcome extreme
isolation through organizing social and recreastional activities
To be a vehicle where homeworkers can come together to develop
their own capacity to respond to issues, share strategies and
find collective solutions
To provide an opportunity for sharing skills and experiences
between homeworker snd other factory workers. |