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This video explains the Street Vendor Project's campaign for more permits for food vendors -- and why they are needed. More information is available on The Street Vendor Project website .
On June 12, 2015, the International Labour Conference adopted the Recommendation concerning the transition from the informal to the formal economy, (No 204) . This is the first ever, international labour standard specifically aimed at tackling the informal economy. This document is a summary...
El 12 de junio de 2015, la Conferencia Internacional del Trabajo aprobó la Recomendación sobre la transición de la economía informal a la economía formal, (No 204). Esta es la primera vez en la que una norma sobre trabajo internacional es creada específicamente para abordar la economía informal...
ILO INWORK Newsletter: Research on and with Domestic Workers From this edition of the ILO's newsletter: "This month we want to draw attention to the crucial care services that domestic workers bring to families around the world. When a family becomes an employer, the contribution of the domestic...
This video in Portuguese shows a day in the life of Madalena Duarte, a Brazilian waste picker who is one of Brazil's national leaders.
Report V(1) at 104th Session, 2015
Report highlighting cases from North Africa and the Middle East of inclusive waste management systems. Lessons for improved practice in waste management in middle-income countries.
Street vending faces uncertain state responses in contemporary Chinese cities, though it plays an important role in sustaining the livelihood of urban migrants.
San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 27 – 30, 2015 Federico Parra, WIEGO Latin American Waste Picker Coordinator, attended this event. He presented on a panel, Public Services and Infrastructure in the Neo-Liberal City . Federico's presentation was based on his work in with waste pickers in Bogota and their...
A Q&A with Elaine Jones during World Fair Trade Week Elaine Jones, Director of WIEGO’s Global Trade Programme, joins us this week from the World Fair Trade Week being held in Milan, Italy. The weeklong event features the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) Conference, a Fair Trade International...
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.