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This joint report by the International Labour Organization and WIEGO aims to deepen understanding on the nature and role of cooperatives and other social and solidarity economy (SSE) enterprises and organizations in formalizing the informal economy. This report, which focuses on waste pickers and...
This presentation is a summary of the main findings of an ILO-WIEGO study on the nature and role of cooperatives and other Social and Solidarity organizations for waste pickers and home-based workers. It was presented at an ILO seminar, “ Cooperation among workers in the informal economy ”, in...
Toronto, Canada Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images Reportage The Labour Law Research Network (LLRN) Conference is held every two years and is one of the most important events to gather labour law scholars, researchers, and activists. LLRN’s third conference took place at the University of Toronto...
WIEGO's June 2017 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 .
Boletín Informativo de WIEGO para Organizaciones con Base de Miembros (OBM), junio 2017. Read the newsletter in English . Leer el boletín en español . Lire cette lettre d'information en français .
Une newsletter de WIEGO aux organisations de travailleurs informels basées sur leurs adhérents (OBA), juin 2017. Read the newsletter in English . Leer el boletín en español . Lire cette lettre d'information en français .
Santiago, Chile The Second Latin American Meeting of Home-based Worker Organizations and Supporters was held from 23 to 25 May 2017 in Santiago de Chile. Home-based workers from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Nicaragua, Peru and Uruguay exchanged information, discussed future activities, and developed a...
This report on the Second Regional Meeting of Home-based Worker Organizations and Supporters in Latin America, Santiago de Chile is available in English en español em português More information about the meeting More information about the global movement of home-based workers
Este informe sobre la Segunda reunión de organizaciones de trabajadoras y trabajadores en domicilio y colaboradores en Latinoamérica, Santiago de Chile está disponible in English en español em português Más información sobre la reunión (en inglés) Más información sobre el movimiento global de...
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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.