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Abstract: This book chapter provides an overview of relations between trade unions and informal workers organizations in Africa. Examples are drawn from South Africa, Malawi, Zambia, Uganda, Ghana, and in a larger extent – Mozambique. It is argued that cooperation between trade unions and informal...
Abstract: This book chapter provides an introduction on the challenges that globalization and informalization are posing on organized labour in South Africa. It is argued that the unions have been unable to organize atypical vulnerable workers, especially women. The article then briefly introduces...
Abstract: This book chapter looks at the effects of neoliberalism and structural adjustment policies on Argentinian society in general and Argentine trade unions in particular. It looks at how traditional unions have attempted to adapt to the changes and introduces an alternative union movement...
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.