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Articles include: Interview Informal work: From concept to action , by Christine Nathan Informal work: Concept and definition Work, law and the "informality" concept , by Dwight W. Justice Union education for informal workers in Latin America , by Gerardo Castillo, Miguel Frohlich and Alvaro Orsatti...
Abstract: This article discusses the possibilities of building networks between trade unions and cooperatives operating in the informal economy. It draws on a variety of examples from across the globe on situations where joint trade union-cooperative arrangement exists. The article promotes the idea...
Abstract: This article very briefly introduces the Ghanaian informal economy and some of the organisations that operate within it, making recommendations for trade unions on how to organise informal workers. Some examples of organisational strategies mentioned are providing access to credit and...
Abstract: Home‐based work differs from other employment because the work site is the home itself. This difference means that the fixed costs of working at home are less than the fixed costs of working on site and that home‐based workers may engage in joint market and household production. Using data...
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.