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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...
Organizing, Lobbying and Advocacy Meeting at Asia Hotel, Bangkok - 6th-8th November, 2001 Organized by: Committee for Asian Women (CAW) and HomeNet Thailand
Paper Prepared for ILO Task Force on the Informal Economy
Abstract: This article argues for increased trade union involvement in the informal economy and makes suggestions on how trade unions could go about organising informal workers. It introduces cases where unions have extended their reach to informal workers, as well as cases where new unions have...
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.