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- working hours: <strong>women</strong> work longer hours than men because they are involved in both<br />
household activities <strong>and</strong> economic activities<br />
- leisure time <strong>and</strong> social interaction: men socialize in their free time with other men, <strong>women</strong> have<br />
less time available <strong>and</strong> combine this with other activities like looking after the children<br />
Most probably participants will start with giving their normal working day, i.e. the working day<br />
according to what they think is normal. The facilitator should question this situation: is this the case<br />
every single day, or are there days that they do work more hours? Eventually the participants will<br />
come up with stories about long working days <strong>and</strong> problems related to this.<br />
Problems that most probably will come up in the discussion about long working hours are:<br />
- They need the money<br />
- They are forced to work long days<br />
- It is not possible to finish the set target in a shorter working day<br />
It is difficult to find a solution to these situations. Make clear that if they want to take action they<br />
should try to do it in an organized way within a group. Solidarity is a very important thing if people<br />
want to advocate <strong>and</strong> fight for their <strong>rights</strong>.<br />
Important: Explain the participants also what they should do in case something happens with a<br />
worker due to working long days. When this exercise was tested with formal factory workers some<br />
stories came up about terrible accidents with workers who were very tired because they worked<br />
many hours overtime. Accidents at the workplace can happen with informal sector workers as well<br />
<strong>and</strong> in some cases other persons can be held responsible for that. When an accident happens <strong>and</strong><br />
you go to see a doctor, take a witness with you <strong>and</strong> make sure that the doctor clearly states in his<br />
or her report that the accident happened because you were too tired due to working too many<br />
hours. This can help you to get compensation if someone can be held responsible for the accident.<br />
Related sessions <strong>and</strong> briefing notes<br />
4.20 Occupational Safety <strong>and</strong> Health<br />
Briefing Note 9 Violation of Rights at Work: File a Complaint<br />
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