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Cape Town: Institute for African Alternatives
Abstract: This article introduces Turkey HomeNet, an organisation of homebased female workers in Turkey. Turkey HomeNet is a national umbrella organization of local organizations, and part of the global HomeNet movement. Most of the local organizations are income generating organizations, but there...
Abstract: This article draws upon case studies from several African countries, examining the formation of collective identities and political subjectivities by informal actors. Furthermore, it analyses how these relate to attempts of building alliances between informal workers‟ organisations and...
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.