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En esta edición: Nació la federación de las trabajadoras del hogar En la India se aprobó una ley sobre la protección de los vendedores ambulantes La delegación de WIEGO tiene impacto en el Foro Urbano Mundial Se lanzó el Estudio de Monitoreo de la Economía Informal (EMEI) Trabajadores informales...
Dans cette édition: La Fédération est née! Protection des vendeurs de rue en Inde : le projet de loi est adopté! Forum urbain mondial : la délégation WIEGO a laissé des traces IEMS : l’étude est lancée Plateforme de formalisation : les travailleurs informels y ont participé Débats sur l’économie...
"This is a law document. This law establishes the Brazilian National Policy on Solid Waste; it amends the Law no. 9,605, February 12, 1998; and gives other matters. "The millions of people worldwide who make a living collecting, sorting, recycling, and selling materials that someone else has thrown...
Proyecto de ordenanza que regula el comercio ambulatorio en los espacios públicos en Lima, Perú
This event, supported by WIEGO, took place March 2014, in Johannesburg, South Africa "Transitioning from the Informal to Formal Economy" Africa Regional Consultation Workshop - A way forward for Informal workers Globally, a majority of workers depend on the informal economy as a means of living. In...
An Act to protect the rights of urban street vendors and to regulate street vending activities and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Bibliography (with links) to articles, books, and other academic resources on law and the informal economy.
Books and journal articles on law and domestic work, with an emphasis on legal changes around the ratification and implementation of ILO C189.
Academic resources on street vending and the law, with links.
This manual was developed to help domestic workers to understand their rights and to develop strategies for protecting and advancing those rights. The manual can be used by educators to run workshops or education sessions.
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.