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Abstract: This paper draws comparisons between the situation of Black workers in Apartheid South Africa and workers in the contemporary South African informal economy. It argues that both groups share the challenge of organizing in a legal environment that does not recognize them as part of the...
Paper #11. CWG-WASH Workshop, Kolkata, India, 1-5 February 2006
This book brings together a range of academics and practitioners working on issues of ethical sourcing in the global food system. It critically explores the opportunities and challenges in the ethical sourcing of food by combining analysis and case studies that examine a range of approaches. It...
for WIEGO (Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing).
May 27, 2006
Employment Strategy Paper, No. 6
Paper prepared for the workshop, "Towards Securer Lives – Social Protection for Home Based Workers in South Asia," sponsored by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, November 6-7,2006, Dhaka Bangladesh.
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.