In an interesting article, the work of the union for nannies, associated to trade union UNSA, is described. These workers, autonomous, qualified or not, and in many cases more precarious and less protected, often work in isolation. The nannies have serious difficulties with multiple private employers, while the emotional relationship undermines the professional and contractual relationship to servitude. A key issue is the information of nannies, but also of employer parents. The union also develops services to its members and legal assistance in case of difficulties. The aim is to acquire a collective agreement comparable to the agreement for childminders, or even be covered by the same conventional instrument.
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