Advanced Search
Search Results
126 results found
Um Boletim WIEGO para as Organizações de Base de Trabalhadores Informais, abril 2013 Read the newsletter in English . Leer el boletín en español . Lire cette lettre d'information en français . Ler o boletim em português .
This study is a photo essay/profile of barrow operators and traders that work in Warwick Junction, an informal trading market in downtown Durban, South Africa. The type of barrow operators in the study are those responsible for moving goods in, out and around the market to different trading sites...
This presentation includes two speeches given on the occasion of Ela Bhatt's receipt of the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development. First, a welcome speech was given by the Congress President, Sonia Gandhi. Next, Ela Bhatt gave a speech after being presented with the prize. Read...
Contents: SEWA's Unique Co-operatives: Gujarat Women's SEWA Cooperative Federation SEWA's Co-operatives Sweep the Top Awards in Gujarat The Journey of Shri Gujarat Mahila Lok Swasthya SEWA Cooperative Limited SEWA Medical Shop for Women Workers Vimo SEWA: First National Co-operative The First...
This case study documents negotiations between the Trade Union of Georgian Automobile Transport and Highways Workers and the municipalities of Batumi, Rustavi and Tbilisi. The role of the private companies that operate and manage municipal transport is also examined. This case study is one in a set...
This is a video about workers who use bicycles to earn income. Workers include street vendors and transport workers.
Contents: Women's menstrual cycles are a "plague" : Findings from a SEWA study SEWA's agricultural campaigns Agriculture workers agitate for rights Sairaben trains women in Bangladesh
This website has information related to transport workers and ITF also has an Informal Workers Blog .
In many cities in developing countries, informal employment accounts for the majority of employment. Data analysis suggests that informal work, rather than being the exception, is the dominant mode of work in most towns/cities in developing regions. It comprises one half to three quarters of non...
Young women have few opportunities to break out of the roles they are traditionally expected to take on in their families and as workers. The story of Varsha demonstrates how training through SEWA Academy allowed her to break through multiple barriers to become a confident professional and example...
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.