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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...
Abstract: This article examines the linkages between gender, informality, poverty and growth. Moreover, it argues that women who work in the informal economy are often the most vulnerable workers, who paradoxically are also making a significant contribution to economic growth. The article then moves...
IFWEA is the international organization responsible for the development of workers' education. It brings together national and international trade unions, workers' education associations, NGOs and foundations engaged in the provision of adult education opportunities for workers and the communities...
SEWA is a trade union registered in 1972. It is an organisation of poor, self-employed women workers in India. These are women who earn a living through their own labour or small businesses. They do not obtain regular salaried employment with welfare benefits like workers in the organised sector...
The aim of StreetNet International is to promote the exchange of information and ideas on critical issues facing street vendors and market vendors and hawkers (mobile vendors) and on practical organising and advocacy strategies.
SEWA Academy is the focal point for all of SEWA’s training, capacity building, research and communication efforts. SEWA Academy functions as our member’s "UNIVERSITY," providing our members their first introduction to a formal learning environment. It is the organizational wing that is responsible...
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.