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Homework can be seen as the source of exploitation of workers, but under some conditions, it can foster human development and the emergence of microenterprises and promote local development. This paper draws on surveys carried out in two low-income South Asian countries, India and Pakistan, where...
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.
Available in English here Disponible en español aquí Disponible en français ici Más información está disponible en el sitio web de UN Women .
Available in English here Disponible en español aquí Disponible en français ici Plus d'informations est disponible sur le site de UN Women .
Abstract: This article describes an action-research project which has the multiple objectives of mapping the range of home-based work in different countries, investigating the ways in which such work is embodied in local or international production chains, and developing a methodology which will...
This guide was published by HomeWorkers Worldwide . The aim of this manual is to provide guidelines, ideas and processes to assist you to develop approaches to campaigning. The manual breaks down a campaign into distinct areas and offers practical ways to develop a planned approach that encourages...
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.