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Abstract: This paper examines a potential merger between a trade union and an informal economy organisation in the Kaduna province in Nigeria. It takes the case of the Tailors‟ Union – an informal association that is not registered as a trade union – and the National Union of Textile Garments and...
There is arguably no greater gap in economic wealth and bargaining power than between the home-based garment worker and the owner of the large garment manufacturing or retail firm for which she produces. SEWA works with home-based garment workers to increase their incomes, improve their equipment...
Abstract: By analysing measurable indicators of decent work in the informal economy, this study argues that organising is a critical entry point towards achieving decent work. The study looks at three case studies of unorganized informal workers, migrant workers in agriculture and ship-breaking in...
German version of Made in China: Women Factory Workers in a Global Workplace and the Oral Accounts of Dagongmei
Booklet entitled Self-Employed Women: A Profile of SEWA’s Membership . The booklet features a write-up on the garment workers among SEWA’s membership
Abstract: This booklet provides a thorough analysis of the membership of SEWA, Self Employed Women‟s Association. SEWA is an officially registered trade union with a membership of over 700,000 self-employed women working in the informal economy in India. SEWA‟s membership is very broad in terms of...
Abstract: Clothing outworkers are some of the most exploited and marginalised workers in the Australian labour market. If trade unions are to be seen as meaningful organisations to these workers, they will require innovative strategies to gain trust and help migrants organise around the workplace...
This 128-page publication published by the CCC International Secretariat includes feature articles on important themes relating to gender and labour rights and 17 profiles of women involved in different ways in the movement for garment workers' rights.
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.