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"Immigrant Nation" is an online interactive documentary beginning Summer 2013. The first video is about a domestic worker and the elderly woman she cares for. For more information about this domestic worker and other videos, see the New York Times article here .
Stemming the tide of uncertainty and vulnerability is a blog post about informal workers by Renée McAlpin which cites Martha Chen, International Coordinator of WIEGO: “'the majority of all workers—and a significant majority of women workers—are informally employed.' In a global context, sub-Saharan...
Martha Chen, International Coordinator of the WIEGO Network, discusses the normality of informality in developing countries. Part 1 of a two-part series. View Part 2 Interview was conducted by The Jobs Knowledge Platform.
A blog post by Witchaya Pruecksamars about informal waste workers in Bangkok, Thailand.
Electronic newsletter from LEDNA (Local Economic Development Network of Africa) As described on LEDNA's website , LEDNA is: A friendly social network – a brand new way for Local Economic Development policy makers and practitioners to work together and learn from each other. This hub gives you access...
Martha Chen, International Coordinator of the WIEGO Network, discusses the normality of informality in developing countries. Part 2 of a two-part series. View Part 1 Interview was conducted by The Jobs Knowledge Platform.
Jahan-e-Kabari is a platform for sharing ideas and news about the informal recycling sector, on issues that impact informal waste recyclers- wastepickers, pheriwallas, thia walas, kabaris. Chintan is an Indian non-governmental organization that focuses on sustainable consumption as well as...
Martha Chen, International Coordinator of the WIEGO network, speaks about the Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA), "the mother ship of all of the organizations of informal workers around the world," and how the organization has inspired others for many years.
A blog post by Jason Patinkin about waste pickers in Nairobi, Kenya. To learn more about the Rockefeller Foundation's Informal City Dialogues project, click here .
A blog post by Nick Grossman about how technology is bringing back informality in the west. To learn more about the Rockefeller Foundation's Informal City Dialogues project, click here .
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.