Raajellung Gonmei: Domestic Workers in Nagaland are comparatively treated as Slaves in Nagaland with no fundamental rights applicable to them but only as per the whims and fancies of the employee. Unregulated working hours, harsh physical and emotional treatment, no proper food and clothing, no leave hours (forget days). Aren't they human beings? Or am I wrong here in considering them as Human Beings? Maybe they are just mortals, just better off than animals but worse than WE ACCLAIMED HUMAN BEINGS. The Domestic Workers (Helpers) get up early in the wee hours, work continuously throughout the day doing all the household chores without a break, and is the last one standing by till midnight. Here, maybe am wrong again. They are MACHINES, aren't they? Why do we always equate them as mortals, as human beings, just as you and me the favoured? Speaking in context with the Christianity of Nagas, when Jesus Christ has freed us from bondage, we excel in keeping the Domestic Workers (helpers) under bonded labour. LIKE IT OR NOT, WE ARE PROPAGATING AND PRACTICING SLAVERY!
Zlng Hegeu: I have a brother who keeps a domestic helper but they are real good(I’m not saying because he is my brother) they buy her cloths besides her salary then she always has enough free time to take a nap and don't even has to stay late , except wake up early and I say she is more than happy.
Hokato Zhimomi: It is a terrible situation for some of these unfortunate domestic workers who face far worse situation back in their homes as most of them come from broken families. Talk about the devil and the deep blue sea. Hope true Christian families are treating their helpers right because how you treat them will also determine how others will treat your children in future. I don't know about other places but in our neighbourhood all of us are trying to please our helpers, since it’s very difficult to get helpers these days.
Samuel Pou: If they are fortunate they will land up in a compassionate home and be treated almost like a member of the family but not all are that fortunate. There must be laws under the IPC to protect them from domestic abuse. I am glad our human rights workers are joining hands with NGOs on this issue back home. If some kind-hearted lawyers will also voluntarily offer their free service to take an abusive employer to court that could be a deterring factor.
Rongsenwati Jamir: I really appreciate your post. My family do have a helper at home. The reasons for keeping him is because all of us are engaged both in private & government offices. I believe that is genuine. Our helper is more than a brother to us. We love him and treat him equally. We never let him shoulder the whole chores, be it food or clothing, he is satisfied. Through our ways, we don’t even that he is 'just a helper' for our family. If everyone maintain such kind of manners to their helpers, then it is good and worth for them also to be part of the family! But harassing and giving loads of work means “Nijor Curse Jama koria hi asi!”
Rozelle Mero: Many Nagas till today indeed keep under-aged children as domestic help and that to me is worse than even having consenting adults over-worked as housekeepers, nannies and maids or man-servants. I think 18 and above should be strictly adhered to and there should be a minimum wage set as well. Aside from that time offs, whether accumulated, utilised or worked and being paid overtime should be sorted. Among our own families and friends we hear of so many wonderful stories such as the one Rongsenwati Jamir has shared. In our own family we have those who have helped us in the past, who have moved on had families of their own, those whom we have set up shops, or taught a trade or educated for a career or set businesses for them and years pass and we stay in touch as families, and then there are some who have given their humanity a toss and we grieve for them and their sense of belonging as good human beings. I believe that when you treat a person inhumanly it will come back full circle to haunt you and those you love most. So bottom line, cherish those who have helped you in your life.
Zlng Hegeu: I have a brother who keeps a domestic helper but they are real good(I’m not saying because he is my brother) they buy her cloths besides her salary then she always has enough free time to take a nap and don't even has to stay late , except wake up early and I say she is more than happy.
Hokato Zhimomi: It is a terrible situation for some of these unfortunate domestic workers who face far worse situation back in their homes as most of them come from broken families. Talk about the devil and the deep blue sea. Hope true Christian families are treating their helpers right because how you treat them will also determine how others will treat your children in future. I don't know about other places but in our neighbourhood all of us are trying to please our helpers, since it’s very difficult to get helpers these days.
Samuel Pou: If they are fortunate they will land up in a compassionate home and be treated almost like a member of the family but not all are that fortunate. There must be laws under the IPC to protect them from domestic abuse. I am glad our human rights workers are joining hands with NGOs on this issue back home. If some kind-hearted lawyers will also voluntarily offer their free service to take an abusive employer to court that could be a deterring factor.
Rongsenwati Jamir: I really appreciate your post. My family do have a helper at home. The reasons for keeping him is because all of us are engaged both in private & government offices. I believe that is genuine. Our helper is more than a brother to us. We love him and treat him equally. We never let him shoulder the whole chores, be it food or clothing, he is satisfied. Through our ways, we don’t even that he is 'just a helper' for our family. If everyone maintain such kind of manners to their helpers, then it is good and worth for them also to be part of the family! But harassing and giving loads of work means “Nijor Curse Jama koria hi asi!”
Rozelle Mero: Many Nagas till today indeed keep under-aged children as domestic help and that to me is worse than even having consenting adults over-worked as housekeepers, nannies and maids or man-servants. I think 18 and above should be strictly adhered to and there should be a minimum wage set as well. Aside from that time offs, whether accumulated, utilised or worked and being paid overtime should be sorted. Among our own families and friends we hear of so many wonderful stories such as the one Rongsenwati Jamir has shared. In our own family we have those who have helped us in the past, who have moved on had families of their own, those whom we have set up shops, or taught a trade or educated for a career or set businesses for them and years pass and we stay in touch as families, and then there are some who have given their humanity a toss and we grieve for them and their sense of belonging as good human beings. I believe that when you treat a person inhumanly it will come back full circle to haunt you and those you love most. So bottom line, cherish those who have helped you in your life.
