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Desk study prepared by Gerster Consulting on behalf of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs
Background Study for Progress of the World's Women
WIEGO. Abstract: This paper provides a thorough case study of the Kagad Kach Patra Kashtakari Panchayat (KKPKP), an Indian trade union of waste pickers. The union was registered in order to promote establishing waste pickers as workers, and waste picking as work that contributed to resource recovery...
Bangkok, International Labour Organization
This document outlines the rules and regulations that govern the implementaion of the Domestic Worker Act.
This document outlines the policy and procedures for street vending in the town of Sidney.
This booklet describes how workers and employers have organized in South Africa’s waste management sector. The booklet is based on research done in South Africa in 2003 as part of a multi-country ILO project on organizing in the informal economy and is intended for general reading or as a resource...
The Council’s street trading policy is to create a street trading environment which complements premises-based trading, is sensitive to the needs of residents, provides diversity and consumer choice, and seeks to enhance the character, ambience and safety of local environments.
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.