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This article traces the history of domestic worker organizing in the U.S. It challenges the long-standing assumption that these—primarily women of color—cleaners, nannies, and elder care providers are unorganizable and assesses the possibilities and limitations of recent organizing efforts. The...
This video profiles a domestic worker and organizer in the U.S. who talks about the pride she has for her work, her family and her dreams. The video is in Spanish with subtitles in English. Visit the Domestic Workers Alliance Website
This fact sheet offers information on the forces that cause women to become domestic workers, how many there are globally, their wages and the particular problems they face. It also explores issues relating to migrant workers and child labour in domestic work, and the demands domestic workers have...
Also available in English here
Contains fact sheets on Street Vendors, Waste Collectors, and Home-based Workers (also available separately)
Women’s Economic Empowerment: Voice for Domestic Workers
ILO Campaign Presentation
Domestic Workers Rights Leaflet: Explains why an ILO Convention is needed and the steps and actions to be taken to achieve this. Also available in Chinese, Russian, French, Spanish, Portuguese.
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.