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A database on informal employment in more than 40 countries worldwide was produced by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in partnership with Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO).
This handbook details the experiences of organizing among informal workers. It also provides information, practical ideas, successful strategies, inspiration and resources for organizers. en español
Disponible en français ici .
A video report on the First Global Strategic Workshop for Waste Pickers
The overarching objective of this policy document is to provide and promote a supportive environment for earning livelihoods to the Street vendors, as well as to ensure absence of congestion and maintenance of hygiene in public spaces and streets without hindrance to traffic and right of way.
This literature survey draws together and synthesizes research that has been done on mega events, with a particular focus on the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Special attention is paid to the impact of hosting these events on the urban working poor.
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.