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In Focus Programme, Series on Representation and Organization Building. Working Paper, No. 60 Abstract: This paper brings together and analyses case studies from four sectors of South African informal economy: clothing, construction, street trading, and taxi industries. The report discusses...
In Focus Programme. SEED Working Paper, No. 39 Abstract: This article analyses the informal minibus taxi industry in South Africa by introducing two national organisations – the Southern African Transport and Allied Workers‟ Union (SATAWU) and the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO). Both...
In Focus Programme, SEED Working Paper, No. 37 Abstract: This ILO study on the informal clothing industry in South Africa compares the experiences of two organisations, SACTWU and SEWU. SACTWU is a registered union and the largest organiser within clothing industry. Since 1999 it has also been...
From the booklet, "The main aim of the research and booklet is to help build strong local and national organisations so that street traders can speak with one voice and influence policy makers. We also want to make sure that the needs of poor women are addressed by these organisations."
Kontakt der Kontinenten, Soesterberg. The Netherlands. 5-7April, 2002
Abstract: This paper looks at four industries in India, the construction sector, the garment industry, the forestry sector, and insurance. Focus is on SEWA, a trade union of poor, self-employed women. Moreover, the paper looks at the effects that globalisation and economic reform have had on these...
Articles include: Interview Informal work: From concept to action , by Christine Nathan Informal work: Concept and definition Work, law and the "informality" concept , by Dwight W. Justice Union education for informal workers in Latin America , by Gerardo Castillo, Miguel Frohlich and Alvaro Orsatti...
Abstract: This article discusses the possibilities of building networks between trade unions and cooperatives operating in the informal economy. It draws on a variety of examples from across the globe on situations where joint trade union-cooperative arrangement exists. The article promotes the idea...
Videos / Slideshows / Audio
Millions of women work long hours, in dangerous conditions, for little pay. They are fighting for change, with the help of ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers. Watch this video to learn how.
Workers Education/Organizing Materials
This manual helps street vendors learn more about the regulations that govern public space and how to defend the right to work in public space. It describes successful actions taken by street vendor organizations. And it offers information to help you organize and negotiate with local government.
WIEGO Working Papers
Mike Rogan reviews how informal workers are taxed, why there is growing interest in taxing them, and whether they should be included in the tax net.