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Revaben and her husband Narsingbhai sell vegetables from the sidewalk along one of eight new model roads in Ahmedabad, India. Between about 9:00 in the morning and 9:00 in the evening, they sit on upside-down plastic crates amid huge mounds of fresh ginger, peppers, garlic, cilantro and green beans...
This blog post about improving engagement between city authorities and the urban working poor was written by Sally Roever, WIEGO's Urban Policies Programme Director.
Ghana TUC’s campaign poster for street vendors.
Case study of CTCP, (Confederación de Trabajadores por Cuenta Propia) which is affiliated to FNT (Frente Nacional de los Trabajadores). CTCP is located in Nicaragua and has 58 186 members in 156 unions and 8 federations, with a Women’s Committee and a Youth Committee. Disponible en Español (add link...
Caso de estudio de CTCP (Confederación de Trabajadores por Cuenta Propia) afiliada al FNT (Frente Nacional de los Trabajadores). CTCP es ubicado en Nicaragua y tiene 58 186 miembros en 156 sindicatos y 8 federaciones, con un Comité de Mujeres y un Comité de Jóvenes.
These by-laws regulate hawking and street vending in the Ghanzi Distrcit of Botswana.
Abstract: Millions of people worldwide work outside the law as street vendors in order to earn a living. However, they often work in fear of police evictions and confiscations since their work is in many places considered illegal. In this context, formalization (steps towards legalization) is often...
Boletín Informativo de WIEGO para Organizaciones con Base de Miembros (OBM), diciembre 2015 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). Read the newsletter in English . Leer el boletín en español . Lire cette lettre d'information en français .
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.