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In Togo, workers in the informal economy (90.7% of the total workforce) are excluded from the state’s social protection provisions. In an effort to fill the gap, NGOs, associations, workers' unions and religious congregations have initiated community or trade union health mutuals. Twenty-nine...
Международные сети организаций работников неформальной экономики и WIEGO приветствуют доклад МОТ о достойном труде и экономике социальной солидарности (ССЭ), подготовленный для 110-й сессии Международной конференции труда. Отчет является важным этапом в многолетней работе по консолидации глобальных...
In line with international labour standards, what should be a universal definition of the social and solidarity economy, taking into account its values, principles, and organizational forms? What are the key challenges and opportunities for the social and solidarity economy to advance decent work...
International networks of workers in the informal economy1 and WIEGO welcome the ILO report on decent work and the social and solidarity economy (SSE) prepared for the International Labour Conference’s 110th Session. The report is an important milestone in long-standing work to consolidate global...
110th Session of the International Labour Conference Global Position Paper: English , French , Spanish and Russian Global Position Paper (long version): English , French , Spanish and Russian In June 2022, the 110th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) is being held in a hybrid...
International networks of workers in the informal economy and WIEGO welcome the ILO report on decent work and the social and solidarity economy (SSE) prepared for the International Labour Conference’s 110th Session.
Международные сети организаций работников неформальной экономики1 и WIEGO приветствуют доклад МОТ о достойном труде и экономике социальной солидарности (ССЭ), подготовленный для 110-й сессии Международной конференции труда.
The FIWON cooperative, a wholly informal worker-driven collective with chapters in Lagos and Osun, facilitates access to insurance for its members. The findings from the case study could be useful to others in contexts where public trust has been significantly eroded and government investment in...
Waste pickers at the Mbeubeuss dumpsite have set up their own cooperative in an effort to be integrated into the new waste management model put forward by the government.
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.