Yin Ngor Elizabeth Tang
Unionist
House 25, 12th Street, ,Tai Po, N.T. Hong Kong
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at the International Domestic Workers Federation, excelling in organizational leadership and financial management. Proven track record in developing strategic plans and fostering partnerships, resulting in enhanced global collaboration and organizational growth. Adept at multitasking and building high-performance teams to achieve impactful outcomes in workers' rights initiatives.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
General Secretary
International Domestic Workers Federation
10.2013 - 10.2023
- Grown the organization to represent over 670,000 domestic workers, majority women worldwide, down from 230,000 when it was founded
- Increased the sustainability of the organization through resources development including the increase of the organization annual budget from USD 50,000 to USD 5 million and a diverse team of 3 to 18.
- Managed over 50 projects in partnership with 8 major funders globally in 24 countries in 5 regions (Asia, Africa, Latin America, MENA and Europe) and globally.
- Migrant domestic workers' rights and protection improved in at least 15 countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Qatar, Kuwait, Kanya, Spain and others.
- Established and maintain strong relationship with strategic partners such as the Global Unions Federations (GUFs), UN agencies, migrants networks, women movements organizations, academia and others.
- Enhanced impacts of outcomes through effective communication - social media, reports dissemination and other means
- Led international engagement efforts, establishing a global presence of the organization and domestic workers' voice in forums such as the International Labour Conference and UNCSW
- Built and maintained sound organizational governance with regularly update of organizational rules and reporting to the governing body (Executive Committee), affiliates and strategic partners.
- Developed high-performance teams that delivered exceptional results under challenging circumstances.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Founded evidence-based evaluation system to assess organization performance at national, regional and global levels.
International Coordinator
International Domestic Workers Network
09.2011 - 10.2013
- Led the process of organization formation by implementing membership recruitment and formulating organization constitutions and financial rules.
- Coordinated logistics for international events, ensuring smooth execution and positive experiences for the founding members.
- Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure timely completion of global initiatives.
- Established and maintained partnerships with strategic global organizations such as the Global Unions Federations (GUFs) and UN agencies.
Chief Executive
Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions
07.1994 - 07.2011
- managed budget and financial control
- Designed work plans and programs to drive organization growth and achieve workers' rights
- Formed the first-ever domestic workers union in Hong Kong and Asia, including migrants.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring and staff development program to maintain a high-performing team
- maintained positive relationships with partners and coordinated joint activities to achieve shared objectives
- reported regularly to the governing body (Executive Committee) and affiliates to ensure proper organizational governance
- represented the organization in the community and globally to popularize its visions and missions
Educational Secretary
International Union of Food Workers (IUF A/P)
05.1992 - 06.1994
- Designed and implemented workers education and training activities for IUF affiliates in Asia, foucing in Hong Kong, Nepal, Malaysia and India
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
Organizing Secretary
Hong Kong Christian Committee
10.1982 - 04.1992
- designed programs and implemented action plans to organize workers
- Formed Coca Cola workers union in Hong Kong
- Performed research to collect and record industry data relevant to workers wellbeings
- designed training materials for capacity building of workers leaders
- Enhanced visibility of workers' issues through media campaigns
- maintained collaborative relationships with partners to achieved shared objectives and visions
Education
Master of Arts - Sociology of Labour
University of Warwick
Coventry, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Skills
Organizational leadership
Additional Information
Other Roles Performed:
Board member, Women In Informal Economy - Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO), 2019 - 2022
Chairperson, Asian Monitor Resource Centre (AMRC), 2014 - 2021
Board member, Amnesty International (Hong Kong Section), 2012 - 2021
Chairperson, Committee for Asian Women, 1992 - 1996
Part time member, Policy Unit of Government of Hong Kong, 1999 - 2006
Timeline
General Secretary
International Domestic Workers Federation
10.2013 - 10.2023
International Coordinator
International Domestic Workers Network
09.2011 - 10.2013
Master of Arts - Sociology of Labour
University of Warwick
04.2001 -
Chief Executive
Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions
07.1994 - 07.2011
Educational Secretary
International Union of Food Workers (IUF A/P)
05.1992 - 06.1994
Organizing Secretary
Hong Kong Christian Committee
10.1982 - 04.1992
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