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The Provisions of this code govern the establishment, classification, administration and operation of Trinidad Public Market and the imposition and collection of market rental fees for occupants thereof.
This document is a report on the StreetNet International meeting on collective bargaining, laws and litigation strategies held in Senegal in 2007.
This Act provides for the establishment and regulation of activities within markets and bus stations in Zambia.
The chapters in this book analyse different types of membership based organizations of the poor (MBOP). The book is characterised by a conviction that MBOPs play a central role in reducing poverty and achieving equitable growth. MBOPs are accountable and democratic organisations that respond to the...
Abstract: This book chapter analyses the role of street trading in urban economy and examines how street traders are demanding recognition for their positive role. It does not focus on a specific organization, but builds upon the author‟s experiences from SEWA and National Alliance of Street Vendors...
Abstract: This book chapter discusses street vendors struggles for public space in Caracas, Venezuela. Street vendors‟ organisations are discussed more briefly as part of the study. The street vendors organisations in Caracas have negotiated with the Municipal Office over rights to trade in the...
Institutional perspectives on understanding street retailer behaviour and networks: cases from Ghana
Abstract: This book chapter looks at the diverse organisational forms and the interrelated political, economic, and social relationships of street and market vendors in Ghana. In terms of political organising and associational life, the focus is on product associations found in Ghanaian markets...
Abstract: This chapter examines street vending in two border cities, El Paso, USA, and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Focus is on the relations between the vendors and the municipal government. Street vendors’ associations are discussed in this context, however, their organizational structures or strategies...
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.