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The many schemes that have been announced in the name of social security are limited in scope and the quantum of security they prefer. The promotional schemes will also be linked to the market and will benefit the insurance companies. In the meanwhile, basic social security programmes are either...
Afghanistan's hope that market-driven agriculture will ensure its economic transformation demonstrates a wilful disregard of the links between the economic and political marketplaces in the country, and the pervasive rent-seeking practices of informal and formal power holders. This paper, based on a...
Esta Nota técnica hace un breve recuento de las luchas encabezadas por la Asociación de Recicladores de Bogotá para lograr reconocimiento a la labor de los recicladores y su inclusión en los sistemas de manejo de residuos, así como un análisis de política pública detallado sobre el contenido del...
The present report contains the results of research conducted between May and November 2014 for the EFFAT project “Promote industrial relations in the domestic work sector in Europe”. The report is available in English, French, and German. Related booklets (Domestic Workers in Europe Getting...
Le présent rapport expose les résultats des recherches réalisées entre mai et novembre 2014 pour le projet EFFAT intitulé « Promouvoir les relations industrielles dans le secteur du travail domestique en Europe ». Le rapport est disponible en anglais, français et allemand. Livrets associés (Les...
La Revista Académica de la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad La Salle, es un texto con rigor científico que tiene por objeto abordar temas de frontera en el área del Derecho y las Relaciones Internacionales.
From the Executive Summary: "The City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Ltd (CIDCO) entrust this study to the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) to understand the employment conditions of wageworkers and self-employed professionals in Navi Mumbai, particularly in the...
This report covers the activities carried out in 2013-2014 including the Informal Economy Monitoring Study (IEMS), WIEGO's initiative on Law and Informality, and the project " Securing the economic rights of women workers in the informal sector. These highlights reflect WIEGO's ability to bridge...
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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.