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This manual is for trainers to use with organizations of domestic workers and others such as organizations on human rights, migrant workers and women. It includes information and activities for groups to do together.
This resource is an organizer’s manual to promote ILO convention no. 189 (C189) and build domestic workers’ power.
Abstract: This paper discusses how unions in different countries can create a more equal economic order in the wake of the Great Recession. In the first half, the author describes the public policy basis for unionism: that labor is not a commodity and that economic equality can be achieved through...
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...
Providing protection for the world's millions of domestic workers has taken a major step forward. In April 2012, Uruguay became the first country to ratify ILO Convention 189, the landmark treaty guaranteeing domestic workers get the same core labour protections as other workers. Subtitles in...
WIEGO's August 2012 Newsletter for Membership-Based Organizations of Informal Workers Read the newsletter in English Leer el boletín en Español Lire cette lettre d'information en Français Ler o boletim em Português
Boletín Informativo de WIEGO para Organizaciones con Base de Miembros (OBM) - agosto 2012. Read the newsletter in English Leer el boletín en Español Lire cette lettre d'information en Français Ler o boletim em Português
Newsletter de WIEGO aux organisations de travailleurs informels basées sur leurs adhérents (OBA), août 2012 Read the newsletter in English Leer el boletín en Español Lire cette lettre d'information en Français Ler o boletim em Português
Boletim WIEGO para as Organizações de Base de Trabalhadores Informais, agosto 2012 Read the newsletter in English Leer el boletín en Español Lire cette lettre d'information en Français Ler o boletim em Português
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.